Lead Mobile Developer (Android)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Leadership opportunities

Hybrid work model

Cutting-edge tech

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a talented Lead Mobile Developer (Android) to drive the strategy, architecture, and delivery of high-quality, performant Android applications. You will set technical direction, make architectural decisions, and mentor a team of mobile engineers to raise overall quality and velocity.

You will collaborate with product managers and designers to define features and stay at the forefront of mobile technologies, benefiting from a hybrid work model and ongoing leadership

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional Android app development.
• Experience leading mobile development teams.
• Strong Kotlin/Java and Android SDK knowledge.
• Familiarity with MVVM/MVP architectures and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of native Android applications.
• Architect robust and scalable mobile solutions, ensuring code quality and performance.
• Mentor and guide a team of Android developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to define and implement new features.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest mobile technologies and best practices, driving innovation in the team.

Skills

Android development

Leadership

Kotlin

Java

Performance optimization

Education

Bachelor's in CS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented and experienced Lead Mobile Developer specializing in Android to join their technology team in Sandton . This pivotal role involves leading the development of high-quality, performant, and user-friendly Android applications. You will be responsible for technical direction, architectural decisions, and mentoring a team of mobile developers. We offer a challenging yet rewarding environment where innovation and technical excellence are paramount, allowing you to make a significant contribution to our mobile strategy and user engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of native Android applications .
• Architect robust and scalable mobile solutions, ensuring code quality and performance.
• Mentor and guide a team of Android developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to define and implement new features.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest mobile technologies and best practices, driving innovation in the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Android app development .
• Proven experience in leading mobile development teams and projects.
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin or Java, and deep understanding of the Android SDK.
• Experience with mobile architecture patterns (e.g., MVVM, MVP) and performance optimization.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for leadership and professional advancement.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility.
• Exposure to cutting-edge mobile technologies in Sandton .