Lead Android Software Engineer - Mobile SDK

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and develop cutting-edge features for our mobile messaging SDKs, delivering scalable and reliable solutions that enhance our vast marketing suite.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine project scopes, translating intricate requirements into actionable development strategies.
• Champion performance optimization for Android applications, elevating the user experience on a diverse array of devices.
• Uphold and advance coding excellence, implementing best practices and fostering a culture of quality software development.
• Lead the charge in staying ahead of the curve within the Android landscape, integrating new technologies and methodologies to keep our products pioneering.
• Mentor and inspire team members through code reviews and dedicated sessions, cultivating a high-caliber engineering team.
• Embrace our CI/CD pipelines, automating the development lifecycle to streamline deployment and integration.
• Design and advocate for sophisticated test strategies, pioneering automation frameworks, and enhancing code coverage and metrics.
• Engage with mobile developers utilizing our SDKs, delivering tailored, mobile-first solutions that cater to their unique needs.

Your Impact:

• Spearhead the architectural design and implementation of our products, ensuring they are scalable, stable, and capable of revolutionizing the digital marketing domain.
• Navigate and refine our development culture and codebase, leading by example and fostering continuous improvement.
• Commit to hands-on quality assurance, guiding the team in maintaining the integrity of code through rigorous design and execution standards.
• Synchronize efforts with product managers, UX experts, and performance engineers to craft features that resonate with customers while sustaining platform reliability.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a similar technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience (10+ years) in mobile development.
• Proven expertise in Java, Kotlin, and Android development paradigms.
• Strong problem-solving skills coupled with a methodical approach to tackling complex challenges.
• Effective communication abilities and a collaborative spirit.
• Demonstrated initiative to innovate and drive technical enhancements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive professional experience matched to the job grade.
• Proven track record of building highly scalable mobile applications.
• Proficiency with Docker and consuming public RESTful APIs.
• Solid experience with CI/CD pipeline deployment and automated testing.
• Experience delivering Android apps to the Google Play Store or through enterprise distribution.
• Familiarity with location services, notifications, iBeacons, and cutting-edge mobile technologies.
• Bonus points for experience with React Native, Cordova, or other hybrid app development platforms.