Tech Lead - Android (L8)

Navi s Engineering team builds the backbone of our financial products spanning lending, payments, insurance, investments, and debt management. We operate as cross-functional teams that work closely with Product, Data, and Business functions to deliver reliable, high-performance systems at scale. Our engineers focus on solving real-world challenges through scalable architecture, automation, and long-term thinking ensuring every Navi product is built to serve millions efficiently and seamlessly.

At Navi, we are on a mission to make financial services simple, accessible, and affordable for a billion Indians. As a Tech Lead, you will be responsible for leading the technical vision and architecture for complex projects. You will define and own end-to-end architecture, raise the bar on quality, and collaborate closely with other teams. This role requires a deep understanding of scalable systems, leadership, and the ability to solve ambiguous, cross-functional challenges.

Own the technical vision for Navi s Android applications and lead the end-to-end development lifecycle, from architecture design to deployment.
Develop reusable components , libraries, and utilities for Android applications to ensure scalability, maintainability, and organization-wide adoption.
Set and enforce Android development best practices , including coding standards, modern architecture patterns (e.g., MVI, MVVM, Clean Architecture), testing, and performance optimization, in partnership with engineering managers and architects.
Raise the bar for quality , performance , accessibility , and user experience of Android applications.
Act as a mentor for Android engineers and senior developers, fostering their technical growth and expertise.
Solve ambiguous problems in the team to deliver robust mobile solutions.
Translate UI/UX designs into smooth, functional experiences while optimizing API interactions.
Must Haves

6+ years of Android development experience, with at least 2+ years leading or architecting solutions across multiple mobile development teams.

Proven experience in designing and architecting scalable, high-performance Android applications.

Deep understanding of Android architecture components.

Hands-on expertise in Android development , with proficiency in Android SDK, Jetpack components, and modern Android development tools.

Strong expertise with Jetpack Compose for building modern, declarative UI.

Experience with Design Language and Theming to create consistent and visually appealing user experiences.

Experience with hybrid technologies like Cross-Platform Mobile Modules (CMM) and Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) for cross-platform development.

Strong experience in mobile architecture patterns for scalable , maintainable code.

Strong understanding of app performance optimization , memory management, battery efficiency, and data persistence techniques.

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines , automated testing frameworks, and Google Play Store deployment processes.

Good to Have : Experience with Generative AI and using AI-driven tools to streamline processes, such as automating PR reviews or converting Figma designs to Jetpack Compose.

First-principles thinking and strong problem-solving and analytical skills .

Ability to mentor and grow Android engineers and senior developers.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

We are shaping the future of financial services for a billion Indians through products that are simple, accessible, and affordable. From Personal & Home Loans to UPI, Insurance, Mutual Funds, and Gold we re building tech-first solutions that work at scale, with a strong customer-first approach.

Founded by Sachin Bansal & Ankit Agarwal in 2018, we are one of India s fastest-growing financial services organisations. But we re just getting started!

Ambition. Perseverance. Self-awareness. Ownership. Integrity.
We re looking for people who dream big when it comes to innovation. At Navi, you ll be empowered with the right mechanisms to work in a dynamic team that builds and improves innovative solutions. If you re driven to deliver real value to customers, no matter the challenge, this is the place for you.

We chase excellence by uplifting each other and that starts with every one of us.

Why Youll Thrive at Navi
At Navi, it s about how you think, build, and grow. You ll thrive here if:

You re impact-driven - You take ownership, build boldly, and care about making a real difference.
You strive for excellence - Good isn t good enough. You bring focus, precision, and a passion for quality.
You embrace change - You adapt quickly, move fast, and always put the customer first.