Android Platform Architect & Tech Lead

iO Associates; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Client is seeking a Principal Android Engineer to lead the design and development of cutting-edge native Android applications. You will drive architecture, set coding standards, and influence product roadmaps while mentoring a diverse team of developers.

Applicants should have 10+ years in software and at least 3 years focused on native Android, with strong Java/Kotlin expertise and experience with MVVM or MVI. Cloud services experience and a passion for quality are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in software development with 3+ years native Android focus.
• Deep expertise in Android SDK, Java, Kotlin, and modern patterns (MVVM/MVI).
• Proven track record designing scalable, high-performance Android apps and mentoring teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of high-quality native Android apps with scalability and robustness.
• Set and promote best practices, code standards, and architectural guidelines across teams.
• Act as technical authority, influencing roadmaps and strategic technical decisions.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to deliver user-centric solutions.
• Drive innovation by evaluating new technologies and frameworks for the mobile platform.
• Mentor junior developers and foster continuous learning and technical excellence.
• Oversee end-to-end testing, automation, and CI/CD pipelines to ensure product quality.
• Lead complex projects from inception to deployment aligned with business goals.

Skills

Android SDK

Java

Kotlin

MVVM

MVI

CI/CD

Automated testing

Cloud services

Architectural patterns

IOS/React Native

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Google Cloud

AWS

Git

Job description

Our Client is seeking a Principal Android Engineer to lead the design and development of cutting-edge native Android applications. You will drive architecture, set coding standards, and influence product roadmaps while mentoring a diverse team of developers.

Applicants should have 10+ years in software and at least 3 years focused on native Android, with strong Java/Kotlin expertise and experience with MVVM or MVI. Cloud services experience and a passion for quality are required.