Android Team Lead

Lab49; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Lab49 in New York City is seeking an Android Team Lead to own the technical direction and delivery of Android client engagements for financial services projects. This hands-on leadership role combines architecture with mentorship, guiding engineers to produce high-quality mobile experiences for banking onboarding and money movement.

You will work on-site in the WTC area, partner with designers, product owners and clients, and stay ahead of Android trends while advancing a greenfield initiative

Qualifications

• 10–12+ years of software development experience.
• 4+ years leading Agile teams.
• Expert-level Android apps with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Experience in consumer banking onboarding and account management.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and third-party libraries.
• Strong mobile UI/UX understanding.
• Proficient in CI/CD for mobile apps.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, deliver, and test Android applications.
• Collaborate with leadership, product owners, other technologists and users.
• Break down complex problems into elegant technical solutions.
• Actively contribute to the adoption of strong software architecture and best practices.
• Stay on top of tech trends and experiment with new technologies.

Skills

Android

Kotlin

Jetpack Compose

Agile leadership

Client collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

REST APIs

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Lab49is an award-winning specialist consultancy that creates bespoke technology in partnership with the world's leading financial institutions. Founded in 2002 to bring Silicon Valley engineering practices to Wall Street, we have delivered hundreds of high-impact projects across global investment banks and buy-side firms, spanning distributed systems, high-performance automation, enterprise UX, cloud, and data-driven platforms.

AtLab49,engineers work directly with clients to design and deliver production systems. We combine technology, design, and business expertise to solve real problems where quality, performance, and clarity matter.

Lab49is seeking anAndroid Team Leadwho will play a critical role on key projects for Lab49 clients. Working in a collaborative and innovative project team, with direct client-facing interactions, you will have an opportunity to apply your skills and expertise to design innovative applications that solve complex problems and enhance performance and productivity. In particular,you will help build and modernize large-scale consumer banking experiences, focusing on areas such as customer onboarding, account management, and money movement. As part of a greenfield initiative, you will lead the development of new mobile capabilities designed to support expansion into new markets and evolving regulatory requirements.

THE ROLE

As anAndroid Team Lead, you are a true project leader. You own the technical direction and delivery of client engagements while multiplying the effectiveness of the engineers around you.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You will design systems, write code when it matters most, guide architectural decisions, and ensure the team delivers high-quality outcomes even when you are not directly contributing code.

You will work closely with client stakeholders, designers, product partners, and Lab49 leadership to ensure solutions are technically sound, aligned with business objectives, and delivered with excellence.

This is an on-site role – 5 days/ week in the WTC area in NYC.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Design, implement, deliver, and test innovative Android applications while understanding our products from both a technical and product perspective in the context of our client’s business.


• Communicate with leadership, product owners, other technologists and users to create working software based on an understanding of business and technical priorities.


• Break down complex problems into elegant technical solutions to intelligently solve problems for Lab49's clients.


• Actively contribute to the adoption of strong software architecture, development best practices and new technologies. We are always improving the process of building software; we’ll need your help to do that.


• Bring a passion to stay on top of tech trends.


• Experiment with and learn new technologies.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

In your first 6 to 12 months, success means:

• Your teams consistently deliver high-quality software that meets user and client objectives.


• Engineers around you become more autonomous, capable, and effective because of your leadership.


• Clients trust your judgment and rely on you for technical direction and clarity.


• You demonstrate strong ownership of outcomes, proactively addressing risks before they become issues.


• You can step away from day-to-day coding when needed without compromising delivery quality or team performance.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE

• 10-12+ yearsof experience designing and building complex, commercial-grade software systems with4+ yearsleading Agile teams


• Expert-level skills building productionAndroidapplications usingKotlinandJetpack Compose


• Experience in consumer banking including account management and onboarding.


• Familiarity with integrating RESTful APIs and third-party libraries


• Understanding of mobile UI/UX principles and best practices to create intuitive and engaging user experiences


• Experience with agile development methodologies


• Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for mobile applications


• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

BONUS POINTS

• Experience in fraud management/KYC/AML and regulatory reporting


• Experience using on device biometrics for authentication


• Published app(s), downloadable from the Google Play Store.


• Experience with agile development methodologies


• Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for mobile applications


• College degree in Computer Science or related field of study or equivalent experience


• Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude, Claude Code, Copilot) to improve team velocity and code quality, and help the team adopt them responsibly

WHY LAB49

At Lab49, you'll work on complex, meaningful challenges alongside talented engineers, designers, and consultants. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of technologies, business domains, and client environments while continuing to grow your career.

We value curiosity, judgment, and ownership. If you care about quality, enjoy helping others succeed, and want your work to have a meaningful impact, Lab49 is a place where you can thrive.

$180,000 - $200,000 a year

We are hiring across multiple levels for this job.

Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role andlevel. Weare hiring across multiple levels for this job.

Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.

Salary range disclosure as required by S9427A when hiring in New York.

Lab49/ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business.

Lab49/ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.