Lead Developer-Android-Onsite
PhotonAbout the role
Technical Expertise
8–12 years of total experience in mobile app development with at least 6+ years in Android (Kotlin/Java).
Proven experience leading Android teams in Agile/Scrum setups.
Strong knowledge of Android SDK, Jetpack Compose, Coroutines/Flow, Room, Hilt/Dagger, and Retrofit/OkHttp.
Hands-on experience with modular app architectures, dependency injection, and multi-module projects.
Experience with offline caching, pagination, deep links, and push notifications.
Integration & Tooling
Experience integrating RESTful APIs, GraphQL, or gRPC endpoints.
Strong knowledge of mobile CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git, GitHub).
Familiarity with Firebase, Google Play Services, and payment SDKs.
Exposure to analytics tools like Firebase Analytics, Mixpanel, or App Center.
Leadership & Communication
Experience leading distributed teams and collaborating with iOS, QA, and backend teams.
Strong ownership mindset, proactive in identifying risks and driving resolution.
Excellent communication and ability to work across time zones with product stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Published apps on Google Play with 100k+ downloads (bonus if e-commerce or fintech).
Familiarity with Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) or Compose Multiplatform.
Exposure to App Store/Play Store release management and versioning best practices.
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
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.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are 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
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