Android AI Lead Developer
Lead Android engineer building mobile apps in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose while integrating AI tools (Gemini/Claude) and cloud tech (AWS/GWT). Fully remote within Canada on PDT hours; guides teams across architecture, coding, CI/CD, releases, DevOps, and direct client collaboration.
- Compensation
- CA$110K–CA$160K / yr
- Location
- Canada
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Mobile
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- At least 4 years of hands-on Kotlin development experience
- At least 3 years of experience with Jetpack Compose
- At least 2 years of experience with Gemini, Claude, or comparable AI development tools
- At least 3 years of experience with GWT and/or AWS cloud environments
- Strong object-oriented design (OOD) skills and knowledge of design principles and patterns
- Experience with TDD, DDD, and configuring/maintaining CI/CD pipelines
- Proven ability to work directly with clients and stakeholders to refine requirements
- Strong written and verbal English communication across distributed teams
- Proactive, self-motivated approach and ability to lead teams through complex engineering challenges
- Must currently reside in Canada
Nice to have
- Familiarity with Kotlin Multiplatform Mobile, TypeScript, Python, Hyper Velocity Engineering, or BMAD methodology
Full description
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Android AI Lead Developer based in Canada.
We are looking for an experienced Android development leader to build high-quality mobile applications and integrate modern AI technologies into innovative software solutions. In this fully remote role, you will guide engineering teams through the full software development lifecycle, from architecture and implementation to deployment and ongoing support. You will combine strong Kotlin and Jetpack Compose expertise with practical experience using AI tools and cloud technologies. Working closely with clients, project stakeholders, and distributed teams, you will help shape technical decisions and deliver reliable, user-focused products. This opportunity offers the chance to influence engineering standards, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to ambitious projects in a collaborative, fast-moving environment. Candidates must be based in Canada and able to work Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) hours.
Accountabilities
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Lead technical collaboration within project teams, using your experience to guide engineers throughout the software development lifecycle.
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Establish and maintain high standards for code quality, engineering governance, and adherence to agreed architecture, patterns, and design principles.
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Contribute to technical architecture, project planning, estimation, hands-on coding, and development activities.
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Drive codebase refactoring, continuous improvement, and the adoption of software development best practices.
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Communicate technical decisions, implementation details, and project updates clearly across distributed teams.
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Take ownership of application releases and contribute to the maintenance and support of live products.
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Participate in deployment, operations, and DevOps activities to ensure reliable software delivery.
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Collaborate directly with clients and stakeholders to clarify requirements, resolve complex challenges, and deliver solutions that meet business needs.
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Maintain professional standards and promote fair, responsible outcomes for customers and end users.
Requirements
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At least 4 years of hands-on Kotlin development experience.
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At least 3 years of experience with Jetpack Compose.
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At least 2 years of experience working with Gemini, Claude, or comparable AI development tools.