Job Description

Architect the Future of Android Consulting: Lead Our Talent Development as an SME Tired of just building apps? Imagine shaping the careers of dozens of talented Android consultants, equipping them with the skills and strategies to excel at Fortune 500 companies. Our rapidly growing organization is seeking a passionate and highly experienced Android Architect & SME to take on a unique and influential role. You'll be the internal guru, the technical compass, and the career catalyst for our incoming mobile development experts. Your Impact: Beyond Code, Into Careers This isn't your typical architect role. You'll be at the forefront of our talent development, directly contributing to the success of our consultants and the value we deliver to our prestigious clients. Your responsibilities will span: Technical Evangelism: Delivering engaging and comprehensive technical training in Atlanta, transforming promising developers into sought-after Android consultants. Interview Mastery: Coaching consultants on how to effectively showcase their technical skills and land coveted client engagements. Project Success Guardian: Providing ongoing support and guidance to consultants on projects, ensuring their continued growth and client satisfaction. Strategic Talent Shaping: Collaborating with the Consultant Development Manager to refine our talent development strategies and foster a culture of excellence. What Makes You the Ideal Architect: You possess 8+ years of deep, hands-on experience in the Android ecosystem you're a seasoned builder with a wealth of knowledge. You hold a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or a related field your foundation is solid. You have a portfolio of published Android apps that demonstrate your architectural capabilities. You have a passion for sharing your knowledge, backed by 2+ years of experience in teaching, training, or mentoring technical teams. Your Toolkit of Expertise: You're a natural leader and mentor, inspiring junior colleagues to elevate their skills. You can effectively communicate complex technical concepts in engaging training sessions (proficiency in Python, SQL, and ideally Java or C++ is key). You're adaptable and committed to a flexible, full-time schedule. You possess strong empathy and a genuine desire to help others succeed. You thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Your project management experience allows you to understand the full lifecycle of a consultant's engagement. Prior international experience (US, Canada, or Europe) is a plus. You're driven by the success and growth of those you lead. Your Architectural Blueprint: Your deep understanding includes: Architecting and building robust Android applications with a focus on both user experience and backend integration. Mastering design patterns and architectural principles (MVC, MVVM, MVP, and various creational, structural, and behavioral patterns). A strong grasp of Java and Kotlin, and the strategic application of different architectural patterns for testability and scalability. Implementing comprehensive testing strategies, including TDD, unit, instrumentation, functional, and stress testing. Proficiency with industry-standard testing tools (Espresso, Mockito, JUnit). Applying Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and SOLID design. Strategically planning the architecture and development of new Android applications. Expertise in version control (Git, GitHub, branching strategies). Familiarity with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Experience with Firebase services. Managing asynchronous tasks effectively in Android. Integrating and leveraging various third-party libraries. Working with local databases and push notification systems. Implementing robust mobile security measures. Utilizing device features like fingerprint authentication. Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and Dependency Injection. Knowledge of media streaming solutions and potentially Bluetooth, BLE, and NFC. Key Improvements in These Options: Stronger, More Intriguing Titles: Focusing on leadership, impact, and the unique nature of the role. Compelling Summaries: Clearly articulating the exciting aspects of the position and the opportunity to shape talent. Benefit-Driven Language: Highlighting what the candidate will achieve and the impact they'll have. Emphasis on Leadership and Mentorship: Clearly positioning the role as a leadership opportunity. Clearer Explanation of Responsibilities: Detailing the unique blend of training, coaching, and project support. More Engaging Tone: Using stronger verbs and more evocative language. Structured "What You'll Bring" and "Your Arsenal/Toolkit" Sections: Making the requirements and skills more digestible and appealing. Highlighting the Uniqueness of the Role: Emphasizing that this is not just a standard Android Architect position.