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# Lead Android Developer

- **Company:** Righttalentrightnow
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Multitier Architecture, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Android Software Development, App Store (IOS), Microsoft Azure, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Data Integration, Github, Design of User Interfaces, User Interface Testing, Circleci, Backend, Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Real Time Data
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815171947-lead-android-developer

## About the Role

* Proven expertise in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, ideally with multiple apps shipped to the App Store or in production use.
 * Strong understanding of scalable app architectures (e.g. clean architecture).
 * Passion for delivering high-quality UI/UX that adapts well across screen sizes and device types.
 * Comfortable working in CI/CD environments, using tools like Bitrise, CircleCI, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
 * Hands-on experience with agile development practices and a pragmatic approach to testing, including unit, integration, and UI testing., * Experience working on sports, media, or gamification apps, particularly those with high user engagement or real-time data.
 * Familiarity with live data integration, streaming APIs, or event-based user experiences.
 * Personal passion or understanding of sports.

## Description

Roles and Responsibilities

 * Build and maintain high-quality native Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, focusing on fast delivery and maintainable architecture.
 * Work closely with internal teams and client stakeholders to develop end-to-end mobile features that align with product goals and timelines.
 * Contribute to architectural decisions in collaboration with senior engineers, emphasizing scalability, testability, and performance.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional squads (designers, PMs, QA, backend) to ship new features to live apps used by sports fans worldwide.
 * Ensure a high standard of quality through code reviews, testing, and engineering best practices.
 * Join a hybrid working environment, with two days per week in our office to enable strong collaboration on fast-moving projects.

What We're Looking For

 * Proven expertise in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, ideally with multiple apps shipped to the App Store or in production use.
 * Strong understanding of scalable app architectures (e.g. clean architecture).
 * Passion for delivering high-quality UI/UX that adapts well across screen sizes and device types.
 * Comfortable working in CI/CD environments, using tools like Bitrise, CircleCI, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
 * Hands-on experience with agile development practices and a pragmatic approach to testing, including unit, integration, and UI testing.

Nice To Have

 * Experience working on sports, media, or gamification apps, particularly those with high user engagement or real-time data.
 * Familiarity with live data integration, streaming APIs, or event-based user experiences.
 * Personal passion or understanding of sports.


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