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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Engineer - Android / Kotlin Platform - **Company:** Blue Sparq, Inc. - **Location:** Cape Coral, FL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Android Software Development, Application Performance Management, Computing Platforms, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Binary Space Partitioning, Cloud Computing, Program Optimization, Code Review, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Memory Management, Linux on Embedded Systems, Fault Tolerance, Firmware, Interoperability, JSON, Modbus, Modular Design, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Model View ViewModel, Software Architecture, Qt (Software), Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Modern Ui, Tablet Computers, Backend, Git, Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Android Ui - **Published:** May 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=58390ead38587a4a ## About the Role Do you have experience in Version control systems?, * 6+ years of Android development experience * 3+ years of hands-on Kotlin experience * 2+ years with Jetpack Compose in production environments * Strong expertise in Android SDK, Kotlin, Java, and mobile architecture patterns * Proven experience designing scalable Android systems across multiple applications or product lines * Strong experience with Jetpack libraries (Navigation, ViewModel, LiveData, Room, etc.) * Experience integrating REST APIs and JSON-based services * Working knowledge of MQTT and Modbus or similar device communication protocols * Experience profiling Android applications for performance and memory optimization * Experience leading design reviews and architectural discussions * Strong Git/version control experience * Experience with automated testing and CI/CD pipelines Nice to Have * Experience with industrial Android devices or ELO tablets * Experience with embedded Linux or Qt/BSP environments * Experience with connected devices, IoT platforms, or industrial applications * Familiarity with OTA update workflows or fleet device management * Experience building reusable platform components shared across products Leadership & Collaboration * Strong cross-functional communication with firmware, cloud, hardware, and product teams * Ability to lead through influence without direct authority * Proven ability to prioritize across competing technical demands * Comfortable operating in a fast-paced product environment * Experience with Agile development and JIRA Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. ## Description Blue Sparq is seeking a Staff Engineer - Android / Kotlin Platform to lead architecture and technical direction for Android applications powering our connected commercial kitchen equipment. This role goes beyond feature development. You will define technical direction across Android software systems, drive platform architecture, and partner closely with firmware, Qt/BSP, cloud, and hardware engineering teams to deliver reliable and scalable product experiences. You will serve as a technical leader for Android development-balancing architecture, execution, performance, and long-term maintainability while mentoring engineers and helping establish engineering standards across teams. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Architecture * Own technical architecture for Android applications used across multiple product lines * Define scalable Android platform architecture using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and modern Android frameworks * Drive architectural decisions for UI, device communication, and system integration * Partner with firmware, Qt/BSP, cloud, and hardware teams to ensure end-to-end system alignment * Lead design reviews and serve as the technical escalation point for complex Android and device integration issues * Balance delivery speed with maintainability, reliability, and long-term platform scalability Android Platform Development * Design and develop Android applications using Kotlin and Java * Build modern UI using Jetpack Compose and Android UI frameworks * Establish reusable components and patterns to accelerate future product development * Implement clean architectures such as MVVM, MVI, and modular design * Optimize application performance, responsiveness, startup time, and memory usage Connected Device Integration * Architect and implement communication with embedded controllers using MQTT and Modbus * Define robust patterns for real-time device communication and fault tolerance * Integrate Android applications with backend systems using REST APIs and JSON * Collaborate with embedded and cloud teams to improve system interoperability Engineering Excellence * Lead code reviews and raise engineering quality standards * Mentor Android engineers and help grow technical capability across the team * Contribute to testing strategy, CI/CD pipelines, release processes, and observability * Improve development workflows and recommend tools and practices that increase team effectiveness * Partner with Product and Engineering leadership on roadmap planning and technical tradeoffs ## Related Videos - [For the Cars and the Curious: Android Drift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/499-for-the-cars-and-the-curious-android-drift) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [Android beyond mobile: Cars, TVs, and Wearables](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/553-android-beyond-mobile-cars-tvs-and-wearables) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Cross Platform Mobile Development Frameworks to Use in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/404-cross-platform-mobile-development-frameworks-to-use-in-2025) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)