Lead Android Developer

Digital Forms; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Forms is seeking an experienced Lead Android Developer on a contract basis to oversee the full Android lifecycle from concept to deployment. You will guide architecture, coordinate with stakeholders, and drive hands-on delivery.

You will mentor a team of developers, optimize performance, ensure high quality code, and communicate with international clients in English.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Android development with leadership experience.
• Expert proficiency in Kotlin, Java, and Android SDK.
• Strong background in architectural patterns, dependency injection, and unit testing.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and automated testing frameworks.
• Exceptional communication skills in English, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, architecture, and development of Android applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align development with business goals.
• Mentor and lead a team of Android developers, providing technical guidance and support.
• Optimize application performance and ensure a high standard of code quality.
• Participate in client discussions and provide technical expertise to aid in decision‑making.
• Possibility of working from 15:00 to 19:00
• Excellent communication skills
• Work for foreign clients in English

Skills

Kotlin

Java

Android SDK

Architectural patterns

Dependency injection

Unit testing

CI/CD tools

Automated testing

English communication

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Lead Android Developer to join our team on a contract basis. You’ll be responsible for overseeing all stages of the Android application development lifecycle, from initial concept to deployment. This role involves strategic decision‑making, team leadership, and hands‑on development.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, architecture, and development of Android applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align development with business goals.
• Mentor and lead a team of Android developers, providing technical guidance and support.
• Optimize application performance and ensure a high standard of code quality.
• Participate in client discussions and provide technical expertise to aid in decision‑making.
• Possibility of working from 15:00 to 19:00
• Excellent communication skills
• Work for foreign clients in English

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Android development, with proven leadership experience.
• Expert proficiency in Kotlin, Java, and Android SDK.
• Strong background in architectural patterns, dependency injection, and unit testing.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and automated testing frameworks.
• Exceptional communication skills in English, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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