Android AI Lead Developer

Jobgether; Canada; Remote; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive CAD salary CAD 110k–160k

Fully remote Canada (PDT hours)

Flexible scheduling

Generous PTO

Comprehensive benefits

Professional growth

Team events

Skills-focused culture

Job summary

Jobgether presents an opportunity for an Android AI Lead Developer based in Canada. The role focuses on leading Android development, integrating AI technologies, and guiding distributed teams through architecture to deployment in a fully remote setup aligned to PDT hours.

You will drive standards, mentor engineers, and collaborate with clients to deliver reliable, user-focused mobile solutions. A strong emphasis on TDD, DDD, and cloud practices is expected.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of hands-on Kotlin development experience.
• At least 3 years of experience with Jetpack Compose.
• At least 2 years of experience with Gemini, Claude, or comparable AI development tools.
• At least 3 years of experience with GWT and/or AWS cloud environments.
• Strong object-oriented design and software principles.
• Experience with TDD, DDD, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven ability to work directly with clients and stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated with leadership capabilities.
• Familiarity with Kotlin Multiplatform Mobile, TypeScript, Python, or BMAD is a plus.
• Must reside in Canada; relocation not available.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical collaboration within project teams and guide engineers through the SDLC.
• Maintain high standards for code quality and governance.
• Contribute to architecture, planning, estimation, and hands-on development.
• Drive refactoring and adoption of best practices.
• Communicate decisions and progress across distributed teams.
• Own releases and support live products.
• Participate in deployment, operations, and DevOps activities.
• Clarify requirements with clients and stakeholders to meet business needs.
• Uphold professional standards and fair outcomes for customers and end users.

Skills

Kotlin

Jetpack Compose

AI tools

AWS

OOD

TDD

DDD

CI/CD

Client liaison

English comms

Tools

GWT

AWS

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Android AI Lead Developer based in Canada.

We are looking for an experienced Android development leader to build high-quality mobile applications and integrate modern AI technologies into innovative software solutions. In this fully remote role, you will guide engineering teams through the full software development lifecycle, from architecture and implementation to deployment and ongoing support. You will combine strong Kotlin and Jetpack Compose expertise with practical experience using AI tools and cloud technologies. Working closely with clients, project stakeholders, and distributed teams, you will help shape technical decisions and deliver reliable, user-focused products. This opportunity offers the chance to influence engineering standards, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to ambitious projects in a collaborative, fast-moving environment. Candidates must be based in Canada and able to work Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) hours.

Accountabilities

• Lead technical collaboration within project teams, using your experience to guide engineers throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Establish and maintain high standards for code quality, engineering governance, and adherence to agreed architecture, patterns, and design principles.

• Contribute to technical architecture, project planning, estimation, hands-on coding, and development activities.

• Drive codebase refactoring, continuous improvement, and the adoption of software development best practices.

• Communicate technical decisions, implementation details, and project updates clearly across distributed teams.

• Take ownership of application releases and contribute to the maintenance and support of live products.

• Participate in deployment, operations, and DevOps activities to ensure reliable software delivery.

• Collaborate directly with clients and stakeholders to clarify requirements, resolve complex challenges, and deliver solutions that meet business needs.

• Maintain professional standards and promote fair, responsible outcomes for customers and end users.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of hands-on Kotlin development experience.

• At least 3 years of experience with Jetpack Compose.

• At least 2 years of experience working with Gemini, Claude, or comparable AI development tools.

• At least 3 years of experience with GWT and/or AWS cloud environments.

• Strong object-oriented design (OOD) skills and a solid understanding of software design principles, patterns, and best practices.

• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD), Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.

• Proven ability to work directly with clients and project stakeholders to define, clarify, and refine requirements.

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across distributed teams.

• A proactive, self-motivated approach, sound technical judgment, and the ability to lead teams through complex engineering challenges.

• Familiarity with Kotlin Multiplatform Mobile, TypeScript, Python, Hyper Velocity Engineering, or the BMAD methodology is an advantage.

• Must currently reside in Canada. Relocation assistance is not available.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary: CAD $110,000–$160,000, depending on experience, geographical location, and interview performance.

• Fully remote work from anywhere in Canada, with working hours aligned to PDT.

• Flexible scheduling designed to support a healthy work-life balance.

• Generous paid time off.

• Comprehensive employee benefits.

• Opportunities to work on technically challenging projects involving modern mobile development, AI, and cloud technologies.

• A collaborative team environment that encourages knowledge-sharing, continuous learning, and professional growth.

• Virtual company events and team-building activities.

• A skills-focused culture that recognizes demonstrated expertise and encourages employees to develop and expand their capabilities.

• A multi-stage interview process that may include communication and soft-skills assessment, evaluation of software engineering fundamentals, a live coding exercise, and discussions about team collaboration and culture.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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