Lead Android Developer

DAZN India; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual performance bonuses

Complimentary DAZN access

Learning and development resources

Mental health support (Unmind)

Flexible work culture

Job summary

A leading sports streaming platform is seeking a Lead Android Engineer to architect and develop high-performance Android applications. You will lead a talented team, define best practices, and ensure technical excellence across mobile platforms. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in software development with strong expertise in Android frameworks and Kotlin. This role offers competitive compensation, bonuses, and a flexible work culture.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of total experience in software development with 2+ years in a Lead or Architecture role.
• Strong hands-on experience with Android app development using Kotlin and Java.
• Proven experience designing and implementing scalable, modular architectures for mobile apps.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of Android applications.
• Drive architectural decisions for consistency across modules.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement technical solutions.

Skills

Android app development

Kotlin

Java

Architectural design

Problem-solving

Leadership

Tools

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Looking for candidates who excel in Android Frontend Engineering with strong expertise in Jetpack Compose

About DAZN

DAZN is a tech‑first global sports streaming platform transforming how fans experience live sports. We’re building products that reach millions of users worldwide every week, challenging traditional broadcasting, and giving power back to the fans.

Our new Hyderabad Technology Hub is the engine that drives DAZN’s next‑generation streaming innovation. Here, you’ll work on complex, high‑scale systems that deliver world‑class sports experiences across mobile and connected devices.

If you’re passionate about technology, streaming, and solving performance challenges at scale, DAZN is where you can make your mark and shape the future of sports entertainment.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Lead Android Engineer to architect, design, and develop high‑performance Android applications. You’ll lead a talented team of engineers, define best practices, and drive technical excellence across our mobile ecosystem.

This role requires hands‑on expertise in Android frameworks, Android Frontend Engineering with strong expertise in Jetpack Compose, and scalable application architecture. You’ll work closely with product, backend, and design teams to deliver seamless, engaging, and reliable streaming experiences to millions of fans.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of Android applications with a focus on performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Drive architectural decisions, ensuring consistency across modules and platforms.
• Write clean, modular Kotlin code following best practices and design patterns.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate business and product goals into robust technical solutions.
• Lead code reviews, performance profiling, and release planning to ensure engineering excellence.
• Guide and mentor engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and ownership.
• Stay current with Android technologies, contributing to DAZN’s evolving technical roadmap.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of total experience in software development, with 2+ years in a Lead or Architecture role.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Android app development using Kotlin and Java.
• Proven experience designing and implementing scalable, modular architectures for mobile apps.
• Experience integrating RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and backend services.
• Proficiency in software design patterns (MVVM, Clean Architecture, MVI) and mobile development best practices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, build automation, and release workflows.
• Strong understanding of SOA, JSON/REST, and XML/SOAP-based integrations.
• Excellent problem‑solving, debugging, and leadership skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with AWS services (Lambda, Aurora, SQS) or GCP Firebase.
• Knowledge of broadcast systems, digital video pipelines, or metadata workflows.
• Exposure to event‑driven architectures, microservices, and real‑time data systems.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments and distributed engineering teams.

Why Join DAZN

• Work on large‑scale, global streaming systems that serve millions of concurrent users.
• Influence the architecture and evolution of DAZN’s Android ecosystem.
• Collaborate with industry‑leading engineers and be part of a global innovation hub.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, annual performance bonuses, and complimentary DAZN access.
• Access to learning and development resources, mental health support (Unmind), and a flexible, collaborative work culture.

At DAZN, we bring ambition to life.

If you’re a hands‑on technical leader who thrives on solving complex challenges and shaping the future of Android streaming experiences — we’d love to hear from you.