Lead Android Developer

Lead Android Developer

Job Description

• Typically requires a completed technical degree and 8+ years of relevant, progressive experience

• Stays up to date with latest Play Store requirements and latest Android features

• Proven experience of full lifecycle support of Android applications, from development to publishing and support

• Experience working with remote data via REST and JSON

• Experience with Android SDK, Kotlin, Java, and Jetpack Compose

• Experience writing multi-threaded and networked apps

• Experience with third-party libraries and APIs

• Working knowledge of the general mobile landscape, architectures, trends, and emerging technologies

• Able to operate with openness and efficiency with one or more SDLC methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Agile)

• Actively seeks feedback and guidance to improve technical skills (e.g., through submitting work for code review)

• Works with existing data models and schemas and suggests changes and improvements where necessary

• Debugs and fixes your own software with minimal assistance

• Practices automated testing and tests your work in an automated and repeatable way

Roles & Responsibilities

• As a Lead will collaborate with customer internal teams to design, modify and develop applications for the financial services industry.

• Requires specialized knowledge and expertise in their own job discipline and deep experience in integrating related disciplinary knowledge.

• Leads disciplinary or cross-functional program of notable risk; uses sophisticated analytical thought to identify innovative solutions.

• Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations.

• Acts as advisor to management and key external stakeholders on broad-ranging projects.

• Mentor and lead other developers enabling them to work independently

• Lead development efforts, provide input into architectural and design decisions, provide realistic estimates.

• Design and develop solutions working with other internal groups such as architecture, design team, dev ops and enterprise security to ensure alignment with enterprise technology direction and standards.

• Contribute to code reviews and provide feedback

• Lead discussions to drive tactical vs. strategic decisions, outlining trade-offs