Lead Android Developer

Job Title : Lead Android Developer

Location : San Francisco, CA

Technical Expertise

8 12 years of total experience in mobile app development with at least 6+ years in Android (Kotlin / Java).

Proven experience leading Android teams in Agile / Scrum setups.

Strong knowledge of Android SDK, Jetpack Compose, Coroutines / Flow, Room, Hilt / Dagger, and Retrofit / Ok Http.

Hands-on experience with modular app architectures, dependency injection, and multi-module projects.

Experience with offline caching, pagination, deep links, and push notifications.

Integration & Tooling

Experience integrating RESTful APIs, GraphQL, or gRPC endpoints.

Strong knowledge of mobile CI / CD pipelines and version control (Git, GitHub).

Familiarity with Firebase, Google Play Services, and payment SDKs.

Exposure to analytics tools like Firebase Analytics, Mix panel, or App Center.

Leadership & Communication

Experience leading distributed teams and collaborating with iOS, QA, and backend teams.

Strong ownership mindset, proactive in identifying risks and driving resolution.

Excellent communication and ability to work across time zones with product stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Published apps on Google Play with 100k+ downloads (bonus if e-commerce or fintech).

Familiarity with Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) or Compose Multiplatform.

Exposure to App Store / Play Store release management and versioning best practices.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.