React Native Developer | India | Android Lead

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Android Developer Lead to drive the design, development, and delivery of high-quality Android applications. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in Android application development, mobile architecture, software design principles, and team leadership. You will lead a team of developers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing mobile applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, development, and maintenance of Android applications.

• Build scalable, secure, and high-performance mobile applications using clean coding practices.

• Guide and mentor Android developers through code reviews, technical discussions, and best practices.

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, QA teams, and backend developers to deliver high-quality applications.

• Implement pixel-perfect and responsive UI designs across Android devices.

• Optimize application performance, memory usage, and responsiveness for native-like user experiences.

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues and bugs.

• Ensure adherence to software development standards, coding guidelines, and mobile architecture principles.

• Drive technical decision-making, framework selection, and process improvements.

• Integrate RESTful APIs, third-party SDKs, Firebase services, and native Android features.

• Participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, daily standups, and Agile development processes.

• Maintain application quality through automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and release management.

• Monitor emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance application performance and developer productivity.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Android application development.

• Expertise in Kotlin and Java programming languages.

• Strong understanding of Android SDK, Android Studio, and Jetpack components.

• Experience with MVVM, MVP, Clean Architecture, or other mobile architectural patterns.

• Strong knowledge of software design principles and implementation.

• Experience leading or mentoring development teams.

• Proficiency in REST APIs, JSON parsing, and asynchronous programming.

• Experience with Firebase, push notifications, analytics, and third-party integrations.

• Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and Material Design guidelines.

• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.

• Experience in performance optimization, debugging, and memory management.

• Knowledge of unit testing and automated testing frameworks.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for mobile applications.

• Familiarity with cross-platform technologies such as React Native or Flutter.

• Experience publishing and maintaining apps on the Google Play Store.

• Understanding of security best practices in mobile applications.

• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Technologies & Tools

• Kotlin

• Java

• Android SDK

• Android Jetpack

• MVVM / Clean Architecture

• REST APIs

• Firebase

• Git

• CI/CD Tools

• JUnit / Espresso

• Agile/Scrum

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities

• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Ability to work in fast-paced environments

• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and scalability

• Continuous learning and innovation mindset