Lead Android Engineer
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The Lead Android Engineer is responsible for leading and evolving the Android engineering strategy and technical excellence. The position involves technical leadership of the Android engineering squad, architectural oversight, and ensuring high-quality delivery of Android solutions that serve millions of users globally across JustPark's mobile platform., * Lead and mentor a squad of Android engineers focusing on Kotlin development
- Drive technical excellence and best practices in Android development
- Architect and oversee the implementation of new features for Android platform
- Balance Android-specific optimization with cross-platform consistency requirements
- Collaborate with product and design teams to deliver exceptional Android user experiences
- Establish and maintain technical standards for Android development
- Drive continuous improvement in Android app performance, stability, and user satisfaction
- Oversee the Android app release process and coordinate with stakeholders
- Guide the technical roadmap for Android applications
- Collaborate effectively with iOS team leads to ensure platform alignment, * Drive innovation in Android development practices and emerging technologies
- Contribute to broader technology strategy and architectural decisions
- Build relationships with Product and other key stakeholders across the business
- Identify and develop future technical leaders within the Android team
- Stay current with Android development trends, Google's latest frameworks, and emerging technologies to continuously improve the development process and application functionality
- Mentor iOS developers when needed and facilitate knowledge sharing between platform
Requirements
Android, Android Development, Development Tools, Agile Environment, Firebase, Payment Solutions, Deliverables, Decision Making, Software Development, Android Sdk, Distributed Teams, * 5+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on Android application engineering
- Strong technical background in Android development with deep expertise in Kotlin and Android frameworks
- Working knowledge of iOS development (Swift) to facilitate cross-platform discussions and decision-making
- Proven experience leading and mentoring Android engineering teams in an agile environment
- Strong understanding of Android architecture patterns (MVVM, MVP, Clean Architecture) and best practices
- Deep knowledge of Android SDK, Jetpack Compose, Android Architecture Components, and modern Android development tools
- Strong understanding and experience with payment solutions and localisation for Android
- Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables
- Previous experience with setting up CI/CD pipeline for Android, usage of CircleCI and Bitrise preferred
- Expert knowledge of Google Play Store guidelines, submission processes, and review optimization
- Understanding of Android security best practices and data protection
- Familiarity with Android analytics and crash reporting tools (Firebase, Crashlytics, etc.)
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform and Firebase integration on Android
- Previous experience in scaling Android applications for international markets is a plus
- Experience with Android Auto integration and automotive applications is a plus
BONUS EXPERIENCE
- Experience working with distributed teams across different time zones
- Knowledge of international Google Play Store requirements and regional compliance
- Experience scaling Android applications for international markets
- Previous experience in the parking or mobility sector
- Experience with Google's latest technologies (Wear OS, Android TV, etc.)
- Open source contributions to Android development community