Android Tech Lead - Scale Architecture & Mentorship

AgileEngine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Education budget

Fitness budget

Flexible schedule

Job summary

A leading software development company in Philadelphia is seeking an experienced Android Tech Lead to drive the architecture and evolution of a new Android experience. This role includes mentoring engineers, establishing best practices, and guiding technical decisions that impact millions of users. Candidates should have over 7 years of Android development experience, with demonstrated mastery in Kotlin and mobile architecture for large-scale applications. A flexible work environment and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Android development experience with significant time in a Lead or Principal role.
• Mastery of Kotlin, Coroutines, and Flow.
• Proven track record of defining mobile architecture for large-scale consumer applications.
• Experience driving technical consensus and mentoring senior engineers.
• Upper-intermediate English level.

Responsibilities

• Establish architectural patterns and best practices for new Android implementation.
• Act as a 'starter lead' training and onboarding incoming engineers.
• Architect complex solutions requiring deep knowledge of Android and networking.
• Lead technical decision-making regarding mobile architecture.
• Collaborate with Distinguished Engineers to align mobile implementation.

Skills

Kotlin

Coroutines

Android architecture

Technical mentorship

UI testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Job description

A leading software development company in Philadelphia is seeking an experienced Android Tech Lead to drive the architecture and evolution of a new Android experience. This role includes mentoring engineers, establishing best practices, and guiding technical decisions that impact millions of users. Candidates should have over 7 years of Android development experience, with demonstrated mastery in Kotlin and mobile architecture for large-scale applications. A flexible work environment and competitive compensation are offered.