Mobile App Developer and Tech Lead - Android/Kotlin/Kotlin Multi-platform

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis in Auburn Hills is seeking a skilled Mobile App Developer and Technical Leader to develop innovative Android applications. The successful candidate will design user-centric solutions, lead application architecture, and collaborate with cross-functional teams ensuring quality and performance.

The ideal applicant should have a minimum of 8 years of Android experience, proficiency in Kotlin, and a passion for connected vehicle technology. Join our diverse team and contribute to revolutionizing vehicle connectivity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in mobile app development for Android.
• Strong portfolio of released applications.
• Excellent proficiency in Kotlin and multi-platform development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop applications for connected vehicles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for requirements definition.
• Lead application architecture and algorithm design.

Skills

Android SDK

Kotlin

CI/CD tooling

Agile methodologies

User interface design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Android Studio

Jenkins

GitHub actions

Job description

About the Role

The Stellantis mobile application for connected cars revolutionizes the way users interact with their vehicles, offering convenience, control, and connectivity at their fingertips. With remote control, real-time monitoring, advanced navigation, personalized insights, and seamless integrations, the app enhances the car owning experience, providing users with greater convenience, efficiency, and a sense of engagement.

Join our team as a Mobile App Developer and Technical Leader. Your role will involve developing innovative Android mobile applications, understanding requirements and architectural considerations, and optimizing code for performance, stability, and maintainability. Collaborate with cross‑functional, cross‑geographical teams of application and UI software engineers, as well as QA and Validation teams. You'll have the opportunity to solve complex technical problems using industry best practices while ensuring adherence to security policies.

Main Activities

1. Design and develop mobile applications for connected vehicles, focusing on user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design principles.
2. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including product managers, designers, and backend developers to gather requirements and define app features and functionalities.
3. Lead the application architecture and algorithm design activities as well as end‑to‑end transaction modeling across the distributed component‑based ecosystem and prepare supporting documentation.
4. Develop clean, maintainable, and efficient code for mobile applications, ensuring high performance and reliability as part of a team following agile processes such as Scrum or KanBan.
5. Integrate the Stellantis mobile app with the connected vehicle platforms, leveraging APIs and SDKs to enable seamless communication and data exchange.
6. Conduct thorough automated testing and debugging of mobile applications to identify and resolve any issues or bugs, ensuring a smooth user experience.
7. Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to mobile app development and connected vehicles.
8. Collaborate with the QA team to ensure proper testing and quality assurance of mobile applications.
9. Optimize mobile applications for performance, scalability, and battery efficiency.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in mobile app development for Android platforms, with a strong portfolio of released applications
• Experience developing for multi‑language support and global distribution is a plus
• Experience with Android SDK, Android Studio, and modern Android architecture components (e.g., Clean Architecture, MVVM, LiveData, Jetpack libraries)
• Excellent proficiency in programming languages such as Kotlin (Android) and Kotlin Multi‑platform
• Experience with CI/CD tooling, Jenkins, Teamcity or GitHub actions
• Experience in integrating mobile apps with cloud services and external RESTful APIs or SDKs. Experience in IoT applications.
• Experience in designing distributed component‑based asynchronous transaction models
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Experience leading a team and mentoring developers
• Knowledge of agile development methodologies, working experience in a Scrum/Kanban team
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to debug and resolve issues efficiently
• Passion for connected vehicle technologies and the automotive industry is a plus
• Ability to travel internationally

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.