Senior Software Engineer (Android) Team Lead - OP02324

Dev.Pro; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dev.Pro, a US-based software development company with a remote-first model, seeks a Senior Android Software Engineer to own design, coding, testing, and maintenance of Android apps for a leading fintech client. You will guide cross-functional teams in an agile environment and drive engineering best practices.

You will mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and ensure secure, high-performance delivery from design through deployment, with strong ownership and collaboration across the

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Android development experience.
• Experience in leadership roles (Team Lead/Tech Lead).
• Expertise in native Android development with Java and Kotlin.
• Strong knowledge of MVVM and modern Android architecture patterns.
• Hands-on with Android libraries and integrations.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices including encryption.
• Experience with encryption frameworks and TLS/HTTPS.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and mentor developers.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and ensure timely delivery.
• Experience conducting code reviews and maintaining standards.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Drive Android development combining technical expertise and leadership.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance Android apps based on business needs.
• Own feature development from requirements to delivery.
• Collaborate with architects, testers, and analysts on designs.
• Refine requirements with product owners and stakeholders.
• Coordinate team activities and ensure alignment for delivery.
• Mentor developers and promote engineering standards.
• Contribute to technical decision-making and code reviews.
• Ensure 100% code review coverage and testing.

Skills

Android development

Team leadership

Java/Kotlin

MVVM architecture

Android libraries

Secure coding practices

Code reviews

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Job description

New opportunities in Latin America!

Dev.Pro is a US-based software development company helping tech companies build their products and grow their business. We’re remote-first, and we work with independent contractors in over 55 countries, so you’d be collaborating in a multicultural environment on some really interesting projects.

We invite a Senior Android Software Engineer with proven technical and team leadership experience to join our team. You’ll be hands‑on throughout the full software development life cycle – designing, coding, testing, and maintaining complex Android applications for a leading payments technology company. In an agile environment, you’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams, guide and coordinate developers, drive engineering best practices, ensure code quality, and support technical decision‑making.

What’s in it for you:

• Work with a Fortune 500 fintech leader driving innovation in payments across 100+ countries
• Own the full SDLC, delivering secure, high‑performance Android applications from design to deployment
• Combine hands‑on development with technical and team leadership, mentoring engineers and driving successful delivery

Is that you?

• 7+ years of Android development experience
• Previous experience as a Team Lead, Tech Lead, or in a similar leadership role
• Expertise in native Android development with Java and Kotlin
• Strong knowledge of MVVM and modern Android architecture patterns
• Hands‑on experience with Android libraries and integrations
• Knowledge of secure coding practices, including build obfuscation and encryption
• Experience with encryption frameworks and utilities like HTTPS, TLS, SHA‑256, and Cipher Block Chaining
• Proven ability to lead technical discussions, guide and mentor developers, coordinate team activities, and support technical decision‑making
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing priorities, and support efficient team delivery
• Experience conducting code reviews and maintaining engineering standards
• Excellent communication skills for documentation, planning, and cross‑functional collaboration
• Strong critical thinking, problem‑solving, and attention to detail
• High ownership, resourcefulness, self‑motivation, and a collaborative mindset

Desirable:

• Experience with third‑party device integration (watches, payment terminals, etc.)
• Understanding of client‑server full‑stack architecture
• Understanding of Pub/Sub and Producer/Consumer messaging patterns

Key responsibilities and your contribution

In this role, you’ll drive Android development, combining technical expertise and leadership to deliver high‑quality solutions.

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Android applications based on business needs and technical designs
• Own feature development from requirements to delivery, ensuring performance, security, and reliability
• Work with developers, architects, testers, and analysts on technical designs for feature groups
• Collaborate with product owners, BAs, and stakeholders to refine requirements and break down tasks for efficient delivery
• Coordinate team activities, prioritize tasks, and ensure team alignment to support timely delivery
• Guide and mentor developers, helping the team solve complex engineering challenges
• Contribute to technical decision‑making and promote consistent engineering standards across the team
• Conduct code reviews and ensure 100% code review coverage
• Write unit and functional tests; assist QA with reviewing, creating, and delivering automation tests