Senior Android Engineer & Technical Leader (Kotlin)

Fanatics Inc.; New York (NY); Remote; USD 144,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Inc. is seeking an Android Staff Engineer to lead the development and delivery of scalable Android applications.

You will drive architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and partner with product and design to shape the roadmap while maintaining high engineering standards. You will own end-to-end execution from ideation to deployment, participate in on-call rotations, and help improve code quality and operational metrics across the mobile team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience building highly scalable Android applications with MVI Architecture.
• Expert-level proficiency in Kotlin, with the ability to drive best practices and mentor others in its effective use.
• Android domain expertise, knowing the platform best practices, trends, and end user considerations.
• Experience using Jetpack Compose and Direct Injection or ServiceLocator patterns.
• Team-first mentality, with a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done and a desire to strive for better.
• Excels at communicating complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, including engineers, executives, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Expertise in Agile software delivery and SCRUM methodology, with a track record of driving process improvements across teams.
• Thrives in a high-growth environment where priorities evolve regularly and decisions are made quickly.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally across diverse teams within large enterprise environments, driving alignment and shared success.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development, testing, documentation, and deployment of high-quality, scalable software into production.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the industry, product, and roadmap, leveraging this knowledge to shape team strategy and influence the direction of the organization.
• Lead the end-to-end technical execution of complex features and systems, from ideation and architecture to deployment and refinement.
• Define and enforce engineering principles, guidelines, and best practices.
• Partner closely with product, design, and other stakeholders to make high-impact technical decisions that align with both business goals and long-term scalability.
• Lead incident resolution as part of the on-call rotation, ensuring swift diagnosis and remediation of critical software issues.
• Proactively identify and remove roadblocks, occasionally collaborating cross-team collaboration to maintain momentum on complex projects.
• Conduct and elevate code reviews, sharing expertise to enhance code quality.
• Steer team planning and design discussions, introducing innovative approaches to solve technical challenges and optimize design patterns.
• Champion improvements to software quality, testability, operational metrics, and team documentation, setting a higher standard for the organization.
• Mentor and coach engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth across the team.
• Be open to occasional travel to Fanatics offices and other locations for conferences, events, meetings, and team-building activities

Skills

Kotlin

Android

MVI Architecture

Jetpack Compose

SCRUM/Agile

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Kotlin Multiplatform

Compose Multiplatform

Material Design

GoLang

Swift

Java

Job description

Fanatics Inc. is seeking an Android Staff Engineer to lead the development and delivery of scalable Android applications.

You will drive architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and partner with product and design to shape the roadmap while maintaining high engineering standards. You will own end-to-end execution from ideation to deployment, participate in on-call rotations, and help improve code quality and operational metrics across the mobile team.