Senior / Staff Android Engineer

Quidax; Dubai; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Dubai is seeking a Senior / Staff Android Engineer to drive mobile engineering excellence by optimizing the app architecture, leading cross-functional projects, and mentoring other engineers. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in developing Android apps using Kotlin and Java, with a strong focus on system design and clean code. This role offers competitive salary, unlimited paid time off, and the flexibility of a fully remote work model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Unlimited paid time off

Flexible working hours

Personal development fund

Qualifications

• 7+ years building Android apps that users love.
• Experience architecting solutions to ambiguous problems.
• Deep experience integrating REST APIs and third-party SDKs.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimize Android app's architecture.
• Lead cross-functional delivery with product and design.
• Define and enforce Android best practices.

Skills

Clean code

System design

Leadership

Problem-solving

Kotlin

Java

REST APIs

WebView + JS Bridge

Job description

About Quidax

Quidax is where money meets limitless possibilities. We’re making it super easy for individuals, businesses, and fintechs in Africa to access crypto. Our goal? Providing real value for our customers today while shaping the future of money.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior / Staff Android Engineer who’s obsessed with building sleek, reliable Android apps that make crypto simple and seamless. You’ll be the tech glue holding complex mobile projects together, leading architecture and mentorship, and pushing our mobile platform into its next evolution. If you live for clean code, smooth user experiences, and high-impact work, keep reading.

What You’ll Be Owning

Drive Mobile Engineering Excellence

In your first 90 days : Own and optimize our Android app’s architecture—make it scalable, fast, and future-proof.

By 6 months : Lead cross-functional delivery with product and design, shipping major features that delight users.

On-going : Define and enforce Android best practices, from code quality to performance optimization.

Technical Leadership

Be a thought leader on the team and across the organization

Lead technical decisions around native Android (Kotlin / Java), WebView, JS Bridge, and cross-platform Flutter integrations.

Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers to elevate the team’s output and culture.

Architect and develop mobile strategy in alignment with Quidax’s growth and crypto roadmap.

Team & Culture Building

Collaborate closely with product, design, and other stakeholders to ship great products

Provide technical structure to teams and collaborate with management and stakeholders to define and implement strategic roadmaps

Biggest Challenges You’ll Tackle

Here’s what will keep you up at night, but you will want to get it solved like yesterday

Balancing rapid feature delivery with bulletproof app performance and stability—no pressure.

Navigating complex integrations between native and web content without losing your mind.

Scaling a performant mobile app in a fast-moving product environment

Raising the technical bar while mentoring others and keeping delivery fast

Balancing product velocity with long-term architectural decisions

Helping define what great looks like for crypto experiences on Mobile

What We’re Looking For

You write clean code. You sweat the small stuff when it matters. You obsess over system design. And you care about impact.

7+ years building Android apps that users love (Kotlin and Java are your best friends).

Experience architecting and developing solutions to ambiguous problems with significant impact

Deep experience integrating REST APIs, third-party SDKs, and working with WebView + JS Bridge magic.

Leadership chops—mentored engineers, driven tech decisions, led architectural discussions.

A problem solver who plays well with Product and Design, keeping customer experience front and center.

Bonus points if you’ve worked on blockchain / crypto apps or know your way around Jetpack components.

Reporting Line

You’ll report to the Director of Engineering. You’ll jam regularly with senior engineers, product managers, and mobile / frontend teammates to build the backbone of our infrastructure.

Why Quidax

At Quidax, we’re building the future of finance in Africa through crypto. You’ll have the freedom to innovate, the space to lead, and the backing to build something that truly scales. If you’re ready to build an engineering org that delivers excellence at scale—let’s talk.

What’s In It For You

When you join Quidax, you’re not just taking a job — you’re jumping into a community that’s bold, remote-first, and building for the future. Here’s what you get :

Fair Pay + Ownership

Competitive salary based on your skills and experience; annual merit-based reviews to keep your growth visible and rewarded

Growth That’s Real

Annual performance reviews + clear promotion cycles; recognition for great work — from shoutouts to milestone rewards

Personal development fund (courses, books, conferences); study leave so you can keep learning

Work That Works For You

Fully remote forever + flexible working hours

Time Off That Respects Life

Unlimited paid time off + Nigerian national holidays

Parental, sick, compassionate, and life event leave — we show up for you

Connection That Feels Real

Quarterly remote team hangouts + annual offsite; interest-based communities (SIGs)

Regular engagement surveys — your voice matters

Health & life coverage in select locations

TL;DR :

You’ll do meaningful work, grow fast, and have the flexibility to live your best life — all while building something big with people who care.

Let’s build the future of finance together

How to apply :

We love seeing applications that speak directly to us. It’s easy for your application to get lost in a sea of generic ones, especially when we’re sorting through dozens of them. So, make yours stand out! Show us your personality, your passion, and why you’re the perfect fit. We appreciate the effort it takes to create something thoughtful and unique.

If you make it through to the next stage, you’ll likely get a pre-interview questionnaire. Think of it as a chance to show us how you’d approach the challenges we face here at Quidax. Imagine you’re already part of the team and walk us through your thought process as you tackle the problems we throw your way.

What our hiring process looks like

It’s a four-step process!

1. First Connect (with the Recruiter) - 30 mins

Let’s talk about your experience, your story, and how you might fit at Quidax.

2. Skills Assessment

Work through a practical scenario; show us your process.

3. Technical Interview - 60 - 90 mins

Show us how you solve problems, live with the team.

4. Culture Chat - 45 - 60 mins

Get to know Quidax culture and the people you’ll work with.

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