Lead Developer Android: Consumer Mobile

Tracker South Africa; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Gauteng is seeking a highly experienced Lead native Android Developer to join their team. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Kotlin and Compose, leading the development of Android applications and mentoring junior developers. This role requires a collaborative approach to design and feature development, ensuring that applications are high-performing and meet brand standards.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Android development and Kotlin programming.
• Experience with Compose and RESTful APIs.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Android applications using Kotlin and Compose.
• Collaborate with teams to define and ship new features.
• Mentor junior developers and ensure app stability.

Skills

Android development

Kotlin programming

Compose

RESTful APIs

Problem-solving skills

Version control (Git)

Communication skills

Job description

Tracker requires the services of a highly experienced and skilled Lead native Android Developer (Kotlin/Compose) to join our team and lead the development of our Android applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Kotlin and Compose and a proven track record of delivering high-quality Android applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Android applications using Kotlin and Compose.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Mentor and lead junior developers on the team.
• Work with outside data sources and APIs.
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.
• Work with designers to implement their designs and ensure that the app meets brand standards.
• Ensure that all Android applications are stable, high-performing, and scalable.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Android development and Kotlin programming.
• Experience with Compose.
• Strong understanding of Android design principles, user experience, and mobile app development.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and JSON data.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead a team.
• Experience in leading a team of developers.