Android Lead - San Francisco, CA

Android Lead

About

For the past 20 years, we have powered many Digital Experiences for the Fortune 500. Since 1999, we have grown from a few people to more than 4000 team members across the globe that are engaged in various Digital Modernization.

What will you do? What are we looking for?

We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Android Lead to join our team of talented developers. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Android application development, coupled with proven leadership experience. As an Android Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development of high-quality Android applications while providing technical leadership and mentoring to the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Android developers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and facilitating collaboration to ensure successful project delivery.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to gather requirements, define technical specifications, and contribute to the architecture and design of applications.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy advanced Android applications that meet coding standards, performance benchmarks, and user experience expectations.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to Android development.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in Android development.
• Optimize applications for performance, security, and scalability.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to create visually appealing and user‑friendly interfaces.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to team members, fostering their growth and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Android developer with a track record of delivering successful Android applications.
• Strong expertise in Java and Kotlin programming languages.
• Extensive knowledge of the Android SDK, different Android versions, and device screen sizes.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, third‑party libraries, and integration of external APIs.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git), continuous integration, and deployment.

Compensation, Benefits and Duration

• Minimum Compensation: USD 48,000
• Maximum Compensation: USD 168,000
• Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
• Benefits: Medical, vision, and dental benefits; 401k retirement plan; variable pay/incentives; paid time off; paid holidays (available for full‑time employees).
• This position is available for independent contractors.
• No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post.