Lead Android Developer

Halian | Managed Services, Recruitment Agency & Contract Staffing; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Halian is seeking a Lead Android Developer to drive the design and implementation of high-performance consumer mobile apps. You will mentor engineers, lead Android initiatives, and shape architectural decisions while collaborating with product, design, QA, and backend teams.

The role emphasizes location-based features, RESTful API integration, and agile delivery within a 6+ month contract, with W2 terms for GC & USC holders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Android app development experience.
• Proven publishing and maintenance on Google Play Store.
• Deep Kotlin and Jetpack Compose expertise.
• Experience with location-aware apps using maps.
• Strong knowledge of Android Studio, Gradle, and Java.
• Experience with MVC, MVVM, VIPER, and modern mobile architecture patterns.
• Solid understanding of OOP and SOLID principles.
• Experience building consumer-facing mobile applications.
• Strong experience integrating RESTful APIs and web services.
• Familiarity with Material Design principles.
• Experience using Git and source control best practices.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and Agile/Scrum environments.
• Familiarity with Jira and Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Lead the development of scalable, high-quality mobile solutions aligned with business and user requirements.
• Build and enhance location-based features using mapping technologies such as Google Maps, HERE Maps, or Mapbox.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs and integrate backend services into mobile applications.
• Ensure application performance, reliability, responsiveness, and maintainability.
• Identify performance bottlenecks, troubleshoot issues, and implement effective solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and promote best practices, coding standards, and architectural consistency.
• Participate in architecture discussions and contribute innovative technical solutions.
• Collaborate closely with product, design, QA, and backend teams throughout the development lifecycle.
• Support CI/CD processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to sprint planning, estimation, and Agile ceremonies.

Skills

Android

Kotlin

Jetpack Compose

Location services

RESTful APIs

MVVM architecture

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

Google Play publishing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Google Maps

Here Maps

Mapbox

Android Studio

Gradle

Job description

6+ Month Contract

Work Authorization: GC & USC Only on W2 Terms

About the Role

We are seeking a Lead Android Developer with extensive experience building high-performance consumer mobile applications. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, modern Android architecture, and location-based services, along with a strong track record of delivering scalable, user-focused applications.

This role will involve leading Android development initiatives, mentoring engineers, driving technical decisions, and contributing to the design and implementation of next-generation mobile experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Lead the development of scalable, high-quality mobile solutions aligned with business and user requirements.
• Build and enhance location-based features using mapping technologies such as Google Maps, HERE Maps, or Mapbox.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs and integrate backend services into mobile applications.
• Ensure application performance, reliability, responsiveness, and maintainability.
• Identify performance bottlenecks, troubleshoot issues, and implement effective solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and promote best practices, coding standards, and architectural consistency.
• Participate in architecture discussions and contribute innovative technical solutions.
• Collaborate closely with product, design, QA, and backend teams throughout the development lifecycle.
• Support CI/CD processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to sprint planning, estimation, and Agile ceremonies.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of Android application development experience.
• Proven experience publishing and maintaining applications on the Google Play Store.
• Strong expertise in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Experience building location-aware applications using Google Maps, HERE Maps, Mapbox, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of Android Studio, Gradle, and Java.
• Experience with MVC, MVVM, VIPER, and modern mobile architecture patterns.
• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming and SOLID principles.
• Experience building consumer-facing mobile applications.
• Strong experience integrating RESTful APIs and web services.
• Good understanding of Material Design principles and implementation.
• Experience using Git and source control best practices.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and mobile deployment processes.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Familiarity with Jira and Confluence.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading Android development teams.
• Experience building large-scale enterprise or telecom mobile applications.
• Experience optimising performance and scalability in high-traffic applications.
• Experience mentoring junior and mid-level developers.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.