React Native Developer | India | Android Lead

Photon; India; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Photon is seeking an experienced Android Developer Lead to drive the design and delivery of high-quality Android applications. You will lead a team of developers, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and ensure user satisfaction.

Ideal candidates will have significant experience in Android development, Kotlin, and Java, as well as strong leadership skills. The position is based at DLF IT Park in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Android application development.
• Expertise in Kotlin and Java programming languages.
• Experience leading or mentoring development teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, development, and maintenance of Android applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality applications.
• Optimize application performance, memory usage, and responsiveness.

Skills

Android application development

Kotlin

Java

Android SDK

REST APIs

UI/UX principles

Agile methodologies

CI/CD

Tools

Git

Firebase

JUnit

Android Jetpack

Job description

India

Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Android Developer Lead to drive the design, development, and delivery of high-quality Android applications. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in Android application development, mobile architecture, software design principles, and team leadership. You will lead a team of developers, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and ensure the delivery of scalable, secure, and high‑performing mobile applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, development, and maintenance of Android applications.
• Build scalable, secure, and high-performance mobile applications using clean coding practices.
• Guide and mentor Android developers through code reviews, technical discussions, and best practices.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, QA teams, and backend developers to deliver high-quality applications.
• Implement pixel-perfect and responsive UI designs across Android devices.
• Optimize application performance, memory usage, and responsiveness for native‑like user experiences.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues and bugs.
• Ensure adherence to software development standards, coding guidelines, and mobile architecture principles.
• Drive technical decision‑making, framework selection, and process improvements.
• Integrate RESTful APIs, third‑party SDKs, Firebase services, and native Android features.
• Participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, daily standups, and Agile development processes.
• Maintain application quality through automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and release management.
• Monitor emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance application performance and developer productivity.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong hands‑on experience in Android application development.
• Expertise in Kotlin and Java programming languages.
• Strong understanding of Android SDK, Android Studio, and Jetpack components.
• Experience with MVVM, MVP, Clean Architecture, or other mobile architectural patterns.
• Strong knowledge of software design principles and implementation.
• Experience leading or mentoring development teams.
• Proficiency in REST APIs, JSON parsing, and asynchronous programming.
• Experience with Firebase, push notifications, analytics, and third‑party integrations.
• Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and Material Design guidelines.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Experience in performance optimization, debugging, and memory management.
• Knowledge of unit testing and automated testing frameworks.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for mobile applications.
• Familiarity with cross‑platform technologies such as React Native or Flutter.
• Experience publishing and maintaining apps on the Google Play Store.
• Understanding of security best practices in mobile applications.
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Technologies & Tools

• Kotlin
• Java
• Android SDK
• Android Jetpack
• MVVM / Clean Architecture
• REST APIs
• Firebase
• Git
• CI/CD Tools
• JUnit / Espresso
• Agile/Scrum

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work in fast‑paced environments
• Detail‑oriented with a focus on quality and scalability
• Continuous learning and innovation mindset

Job Info

• Job Identification 25950
• Posting Date 05/19/2026, 07:34 AM
• Locations 2nd Floor, 5th Block, DLF IT Park" "1/124, Mount Poonamallee Road" "Sivaji Gardens, Manapakkam", Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600089, IN