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# Technical Lead - Android Automotive Apps

- **Company:** KPIT Technologies GmbH
- **Location:** Gaimersheim, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Multitier Architecture, Android Software Development, Android Studio, Computing Platforms, Confluence, JIRA, Databases, Github, Junit, Model View ViewModel, Mockito, JavaScript Pagination Plugin, Gerrit, Git, Kotlin, Integration Tests, HMI Screens, Jetpack Compose, Data Binding
- **Published:** June 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ec37dbbf772f4fb2

## About the Role

* C1/C2 Level German, C1/C2 Level English
 * 5-8+ years of development experience on Applications for Android Apps Development
 * 3+ years of development experience on Android Automotive IVI Application or Android Applications
 * Hands on experience with Modern Android Development Skills like Jetpack Components like Android KTX, AppCompat , Live Data, Room Database, MVVM/ ViewModel , Data Binding, Paging, Jetpack Compose etc.
 * Hands on experience with Clean Architecture for Android App Development
 * Hands on experience in Kotlin Programming Language and its usage in Modern Android development.
 * Experience in development of one or more features (like Tuner, Media, BT, Phone, ECall , Voice Assistant, Projection etc.) for Android based IVI Systems
 * Hands on experience on Unit/Integration test tools like Junit, espresso, Mockito or PMD for Android Application based on Java/Kotlin
 * Knowledge on Android Application build system
 * Previous active participation in minimum one production program
 * Experience on developing Unit/Integration test for Android HMI applications.
 * Understanding of responsive UI/HMI development using Android Framework
 * Solid working experience with the software life-cycle methodologies.
 * Collaborate within an agile cross-functional team environment
 * Strong leadership, planning and organization skills
 * Mentoring skills to assist junior team members
 * Knowledge about the Android Framework, AOSP platform architecture, and related build system
 * Good analytical, problem solving and logical thinking skills
 * Minimum is bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent

## Description

* Responsible for requirement analysis, design solutions, implementation, reviews of the functionality in Android based IVI HMI Applications
 * Responsible for multiple component ownership (From requirement analysis till integration) for Android based IVI HMI Applications
 * Ensure the implementation of defined unit and integration test strategies, test cases and document the achieved results
 * Ensure integration testing and verification for the functional area and its features.
 * Ensure traceability, consistency of requirements and feature maturity
 * Communicate with clients on day today basis
 * Mentor junior team members to guide and assist them in completing their tasks on time
 * Mentor junior team members on requirement analysis, design, development, Kotlin language, unit, and integration test

Tools

 * Android Studio, JIRA, Confluence, GIT, Gerrit /GitHub


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