Mobile Engineer

Lead Android Developer - Hybrid - SussexDaily rate: £500 - £700 (inside IR35)Duration: 6 monthsHybrid: 2 days per week on site (mandatory Tues, Wed)Start: ASAPMy client is looking for a Lead Android Engineer to join on a freelance basis. You will be responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of the mobile application on Android. This role combines hands-on engineering leadership with solution architecture responsibilities, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing mobile solutions. The individual will lead distributed teams, including offshore engineers, while collaborating closely with Product, Architecture, and Backend teams. The app supports key customer journeys including search and purchase, management, account access, and different experiences. This role plays a critical part in shaping the technical direction and delivering seamless digital customer experiences.QualificationsStrong experience in Android development using Kotlin, Java, Android SDK, and

JetpackProven experience operating as a Technical Lead or senior engineer with architectural responsibilitiesDeep understanding of mobile architecture patterns (e.G. MVVM, Clean Architecture, modularisation)Experience designing and integrating with APIs, including REST and GraphQL (advantageous)Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices including TDD, CI/CD, and secure codingExperience building high-performance, scalable mobile applications with strong observability and loggingUnderstanding of cloud-native and distributed system architecturesExperience leading or working with offshore teamsStrong problem-solving skills and ability to contribute to solution design and architectureBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience preferred*Rates depend on experience and client requirementsJBRP1_UKTJ