Lead – Android

The Team Lead (Android) will manage a team of Android developers, fostering their technical growth, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring app stability and integration with our devices. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader and mentor, with a strong background in Android development, product-focused engineering, and a dedication to delivering a top-notch user experience.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management and Delivery

Collaborate with Product Management to scope, plan, and prioritize new features and improvements.

Develop and maintain project timelines, allocate tasks, and monitor progress to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery.

Team Leadership and Mentorship

Lead and mentor a team of junior to mid-level Android developers, providing technical guidance and career growth support.

Conduct regular one-on-one sessions, set clear performance goals, and provide constructive feedback to support skill development.

Quality and Best Practices

Establish coding standards and best practices across the Android team, with a focus on maintainable, clean, and scalable code.

Implement and oversee a peer code review process, focusing on quality, performance, and security in the app’s architecture.

Technical Innovation and Process Optimization

Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying new tools, libraries, and frameworks that improve efficiency and app functionality.

Lead the team in resolving complex technical challenges, particularly around IoT integration, data handling, and device-to-app communication.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Coordinate with backend, firmware, QA, and product teams to ensure alignment and resolve technical challenges.

Facilitate smooth collaboration between the Android team and other stakeholders to enhance integration and functionality.

User Experience And Product Focus

Focus on optimizing the app’s user experience, especially in cycle tracking, test guidance, and results display.

Review user feedback and app analytics to identify and prioritize feature enhancements for a seamless user journey.

Metrics and Reporting

Define and track metrics for code quality, team productivity, and app performance to inform data-driven decisions.

Regularly report progress, risks, and key performance indicators to upper management, ensuring transparency.

Qualifications

6+ years of Android development experience, with expertise in building, maintaining, and scaling Android applications.

Minimum of 2 years in a leadership or team management role, including mentorship and performance management.

Strong command of Kotlin and familiarity with essential Android frameworks such as Jetpack, AndroidX, and Material Components.

Proficiency in using Jetpack Compose for building modern, responsive UIs on Android, with experience in deciding between Compose and XML-based UI implementations.

Experience with RESTful APIs, asynchronous data handling, and version control systems (e.g., Git).

Experience with app analytics tools such as Firebase Analytics or Mixpanel, and optimizing app performance with high data volumes.

Strong organizational skills in project planning, task allocation, and managing deadlines, with familiarity in agile methodologies and project management tools.

Nice to Have

Experience in IoT development or integrating apps with external hardware, with knowledge of Bluetooth or other connectivity protocols.

Familiarity with cloud services and backend integration, particularly with Firebase or AWS.

Background in health or wellness apps, especially in data tracking, cycle prediction, or health data visualization, with a strong sense of UI/UX design principles.

Knowledge of Android testing frameworks, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines, including tools like Jenkins or Bitrise.

Exposure to hybrid app development frameworks such as Flutter or React Native, with an understanding of when hybrid solutions are appropriate versus native Android development.