Negotiable
About the roleThe Lead Android Engineer is responsible for leading and evolving the Android engineering strategy and technical excellence. The position involves technical leadership of the Android engineering squad, architectural oversight, and ensuring high-quality delivery of Android solutions that serve millions of users globally across JustPark''s mobile platform.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a squad of Android engineers focusing on Kotlin development
Drive technical excellence and best practices in Android development
Architect and oversee the implementation of new features for Android platform
Balance Android-specific optimization with cross-platform consistency requirements
Collaborate with product and design teams to deliver exceptional Android user experiences
Establish and maintain technical standards for Android development
Drive continuous improvement in Android app performance, stability, and user satisfaction
Oversee the Android app release process and coordinate with stakeholders
Guide the technical roadmap for Android applications
Collaborate effectively with iOS team leads to ensure platform alignment
Additional Responsibilities
Drive innovation in Android development practices and emerging technologies
Contribute to broader technology strategy and architectural decisions
Build relationships with Product and other key stakeholders across the business
Identify and develop future technical leaders within the Android team
Stay current with Android development trends, Google\''s latest frameworks, and emerging technologies to continuously improve the development process and application functionality
Mentor iOS developers when needed and facilitate knowledge sharing between platform
Growth Opportunities
Opportunity to shape the Android strategy for a rapidly growing international company
Increasing involvement in strategic technical decision-making
Development of broader technology leadership skills
Experience in managing/mentoring Android engineers in multiple regions
Opportunity to influence mobile development practices across the organization
Potential progression into broader mobile leadership roles
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on Android application engineering
Strong technical background in Android development with deep expertise in Kotlin and Android frameworks
Working knowledge of iOS development (Swift) to facilitate cross-platform discussions and decision-making
Proven experience leading and mentoring Android engineering teams in an agile environment
Strong understanding of Android architecture patterns (MVVM, MVP, Clean Architecture) and best practices
Deep knowledge of Android SDK, Jetpack Compose, Android Architecture Components, and modern Android development tools
Strong understanding and experience with payment solutions and localisation for Android
Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables
Previous experience with setting up CI/CD pipeline for Android, usage of CircleCI and Bitrise preferred
Expert knowledge of Google Play Store guidelines, submission processes, and review optimization
Understanding of Android security best practices and data protection
Familiarity with Android analytics and crash reporting tools (Firebase, Crashlytics, etc.)
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform and Firebase integration on Android
Previous experience in scaling Android applications for international markets is a plus
Experience with Android Auto integration and automotive applications is a plus
Bonus Experience
Experience working with distributed teams across different time zones
Knowledge of international Google Play Store requirements and regional compliance
Experience scaling Android applications for international markets
Previous experience in the parking or mobility sector
Experience with Google\''s latest technologies (Wear OS, Android TV, etc.)
Open source contributions to Android development community
Investment in YOU and your wellbeing
Investment in YOU and your wellbeing:
competitive healthcare package and other wellness offerings!
Our Interview ProcessFirst-stage
- 30-minute virtual video interview via Google Meet with the People Team to tell you more about JustPark and the role and learn more about your experience
Second-stage
- 45-minute virtual video interview via Google Meet with the Hiring Manager
Third-stage
- A take home tech task. We always make sure that the task is relevant for the role and efficient for the process. Our tasks vary in length based on the role and seniority but the task would never take longer than a max. of 3-4 hours to complete
Final stage
- A 1.5 hour final interview to meet your team and manager, do a code review exercise and cover final interview-type questions around the ..... full job details .....
Negotiable