Android Tech Lead - Remote

Capgemini; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Android Technical Lead, where your expertise in Kotlin and Java will drive innovative mobile solutions. Collaborate with a talented team to enhance user experiences through high-performance applications. This role offers the chance to mentor aspiring developers while fostering a culture of learning and innovation. With a focus on work-life balance and continuous skill development, you will be part of a dynamic environment that embraces change and empowers you to make a significant impact. Seize the opportunity to shape the future of technology in a globally recognized organization.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Opportunities for skill development

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Android development with a focus on Kotlin and Java.
• Proven ability to lead teams and mentor junior developers.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate scalable features for mobile applications.
• Oversee mobile app release cycles and ensure smooth deployments.

Skills

Android Development (Kotlin/Java)

Mobile Architecture

Code Quality Assurance

Automation Testing

RESTful APIs

Communication in English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Git

GitHub Actions

Job description

Android Technical Lead - Remote

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

YOUR ROLE

• Proficient in Android (Kotlin/Java) as the primary development platform, with a strong understanding of mobile architecture and best practices.
• Collaborate with backend teams to design and integrate scalable, high-performance features for mobile applications.
• Ensure superior code quality by enforcing best practices, conducting code reviews, and maintaining clean, maintainable code.
• Implement and advocate for automation testing strategies to enhance code reliability and reduce regression issues.
• Proficient in Jira, Git, GitHub Actions, and other development tools to streamline development workflows and CI/CD processes.
• Oversee the mobile app release cycle, ensuring smooth deployment and adherence to release schedules.
• Guide and mentor, a team of developers and testers, fostering a culture of learning, innovation, and collaboration.
• Work closely with the Product Manager to understand business needs, refine requirements, and align development with the product roadmap.
• Educate stakeholders by providing clear technical insights, enabling informed decision-making on product features, timelines, and trade-offs.
• Define and drive the mobile technical roadmap, stay updated with industry trends, and optimize development processes for efficiency.

YOUR PROFILE

• 8+ Years of related experience as an Android Technical Lead or similar roles.
• Proven experience as an Android Developer.
• Proficiency in Java and Kotlin, with a deep understanding of their ecosystems.
• Experience with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services.
• Solid understanding of the full mobile development lifecycle.
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
• Knowledge of the Android architecture components, MVVM, and other design patterns.
• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning.
• Excellent communication in English.
• Experience with Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE?

• At Capgemini Engineering, we encourage flexibility in how, when, and where people get their work done, allowing a better work-life balance, and greater empowerment. They partner with their managers to find an arrangement that works best for their role and their circumstances.
• At Capgemini Engineering, we’re always looking ahead. We’re part of a team that creates opportunities to achieve valuable change. Change that makes a difference. New connections, new technologies, new ways to work. It’s so energizing.
• At Capgemini Engineering, we make it easy for you to deepen knowledge and learn new skills while you’re still doing the day job.

ABOUT CAPGEMINI

Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of over 300,000 team members in nearly 50 countries. With its strong 50-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering, and platforms.

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