Android Lead

About the Role:

highly skilled Android Lead Developer

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end development of Android applications with a focus on performance, usability, and reliability.
• Build clean, scalable, and maintainable codebases using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Design and implement location-aware features and map-based UI using tools such as Google Maps or HERE SDK.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, UI/UX designers, and backend developers to define, design, and ship new features.
• Ensure code quality through code reviews, automated testing, and adherence to best practices.
• Optimize application performance, memory usage, and battery life.
• Stay updated with the latest Android development trends, tools, and frameworks.
• Guide and mentor a team of Android developers, providing architectural guidance and technical leadership.
• Participate in sprint planning, task estimation, and progress tracking.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 6+ years of professional Android development experience.
• Strong proficiency in

  Kotlin

  .
• Hands-on experience with

  Jetpack Compose

  in production apps.
• Deep understanding of Android SDK, Material Design guidelines, and modern Android architecture components (ViewModel, LiveData, Navigation, Room, etc.).
• Experience working with

  map SDKs (e.g., Google Maps, HERE Maps)

  and implementing location-based features is preferred.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, third-party libraries like Retrofit, Glide, etc.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Knowledge of mobile app security best practices.

Proven experience leading or mentoring Android development teams.