Android Architect

Key responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, maintainable Android applications using Kotlin and React Native, with deep expertise in native Android module development
• Establish and enforce Android architecture patterns (MVVM, MVP, Clean Architecture) and lead technical design reviews across the engineering team
• Develop expert-level proficiency in Kotlin, implementing native Android capabilities, performance optimizations, and platform-specific features
• Mentor and guide a team of Android engineers, conducting code reviews and driving continuous improvement in development practices and code quality
• Own integration with REST APIs and GraphQL services, ensuring secure, efficient data flows and implementing robust error handling and offline capabilities on Android
• Lead mobile security initiatives including authentication, authorization, encryption, and compliance with Android security best practices and data protection standards
• Establish and optimize CI/CD pipelines for Android, automated testing strategies (Espresso, JUnit, UI Automator), and Google Play Store deployment processes
• Communicate technical decisions clearly to cross-functional stakeholders and influence product strategy through architectural insight

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of mobile development experience
• Expert-level proficiency in Kotlin, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, with hands-on experience building production Android applications
• Strong experience developing native Android modules and libraries using Kotlin, with deep knowledge of Android framework, lifecycle management, and platform APIs
• Proven ability to design scalable Android architectures, establish coding standards, and mentor Android engineering teams
• Deep knowledge of Android security, authentication patterns, API integration, performance optimization, and memory management
• Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with Android state management solutions at scale (Redux, Recoil, MobX, or similar)
• Familiarity with Android testing frameworks (Espresso, JUnit, UI Automator) and automated testing best practices
• Background in Android app performance optimization, memory management, battery efficiency, and handling device fragmentation across Android versions
• Experience publishing and maintaining apps in Google Play Store, including release management and Play Console optimization
• Knowledge of Jetpack libraries (Compose, Navigation, Room, Hilt) and modern Android development patterns