Technical Lead Mobile Development

Persistent Systems Limited; Vadodara; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Company-sponsored higher education and

Long Service awards

Insurance coverage (group term life,个人

Job summary

Persistent Systems Limited is seeking an experienced Technical Lead – Mobile Development to lead the architecture, design, and delivery of enterprise Android applications. The role requires mentoring teams, driving mobile engineering best practices, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.

You will define scalable mobile architectures, optimize performance and security, and guide end-to-end delivery in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing enterprise-grade Android apps.
• Strong knowledge of MVVM/MVI and modern architecture patterns.
• Hands-on Kotlin and Java development with REST API integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and development of Android apps.
• Mentor mobile developers and drive engineering best practices.
• Ensure performance, security, and maintainability of apps.
• Collaborate with product, UX, and stakeholders to deliver solutions.

Skills

Android development (Kotlin/Java)

MVVM/MVI architecture

REST APIs integration

Android Jetpack components

Team leadership

Mobile security practices

CI/CD for mobile apps

Unit/UI testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Android Studio

Job description

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Technical Lead – Mobile Development to lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade mobile applications on the Android platform. This position requires a strong combination of hands-on development expertise, mobile architecture knowledge, technical leadership, and team management capabilities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving mobile engineering excellence, defining scalable application architectures, mentoring development teams, and delivering high-performance mobile solutions that align with business objectives.

• Role: Technical Lead Mobile Development
• Experience: 10 to 15 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of enterprise-scale Android applications.
• Define and implement mobile application architecture using MVVM, MVI, and other modern design patterns.
• Drive end-to-end mobile application delivery from requirement analysis through deployment and maintenance.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, architects, and business stakeholders to deliver innovative mobile solutions.
• Establish coding standards, development guidelines, and mobile engineering best practices.
• Review application architecture, code quality, and technical designs to ensure maintainability and scalability.
• Lead technical discussions and provide solutions for complex business and engineering challenges.
• Mentor and guide mobile developers through code reviews, knowledge-sharing sessions, and technical coaching.
• Design and implement reusable, modular, and scalable components for mobile applications.
• Integrate RESTful APIs and backend services into mobile applications.
• Optimize mobile applications for performance, responsiveness, reliability, and security.
• Ensure compliance with mobile security standards and enterprise governance requirements.
• Manage application deployments and releases through CI/CD processes.
• Stay updated with emerging mobile technologies, frameworks, and development practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance mobile application quality and user experience.

Expertise You’ll Bring:

• 10 to 15 years of overall software development experience with significant expertise in mobile application development.
• Strong hands-on experience in Android development using Kotlin and Java.
• Expertise in implementing MVVM, MVI, and modern mobile architecture patterns.
• Extensive experience integrating REST APIs and third-party services.
• Strong understanding of Android SDK, Android Jetpack Components, and Material Design principles.
• Experience building scalable, secure, and high-performing mobile applications.
• Strong knowledge of application lifecycle management and mobile architecture best practices.
• Hands-on experience with dependency injection frameworks such as Dagger or Hilt.
• Experience with asynchronous programming using Coroutines, Flow, RxJava, or similar technologies.
• Expertise in mobile performance optimization, memory management, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices and mobile application security.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated mobile deployment processes.
• Experience with unit testing, UI testing, and test automation frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Proven experience leading development teams and mentoring engineers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced delivery environment.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in Agile and Scrum environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”