Lead Software Engineer - Android

Lead Software Engineer - Android

Paramount is looking for a hardworking Lead Software Engineer - Android to develop cohesive solutions to content based technical obstacles. The role will be end-to-end from understanding the goals and roadmaps of the product and engineering teams, through design and architecture of any solution and the delivery and maintenance of those platforms once in place. We are seeking someone who will participate in the definition of product requirements, being able to articulate how the engineering effort will align to those requirements and provide accurate estimates of the effort. You will also be involved in platform architectural discussions and initiatives paving the way for optimizations and performance alongside. You will also be working with a team of engineers through the development process, including implementing standards around code, tooling, metrics, progress reporting and interactions with the QE team to ensure a quality first approach to any work.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership
• Drive the architectural direction and design of Android applications
• Establish best practices for coding, testing, and deployment
• Evangelist new tools, frameworks, and processes for continued innovation and development efficiency
• Prepare architectural diagrams and technical specifications for the engineering team to deliver high quality, maintainable software
• Lead architectural discussions around feature development and software development best practice
• Involvement in performance and playback optimizations, overall app stability and profiling

Application Development

• Design, develop, test, and deploy new solutions as well as maintaining, integrating and improving existing solutions using modern technologies and industry best practices
• Ensure robust performance, responsiveness, and quality of applications, troubleshooting and debugging as needed

Mentorship

• Mentor mid- and senior-level engineers, sharing technical expertise and guiding professional growth
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and consistency across the team

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to clarify requirements
• Coordinate with backend services and APIs to ensure seamless integration and feature delivery

Process Improvement

• Enhance software development processes and policies, spearheading continuous improvement in code quality, development pace, and overall team productivity
• Stay current with emerging Android technologies, libraries, and trends, recommending their adoption where beneficial

Ownership and Accountability

• Partner closely with the Android Engineering Manager on development strategies
• Ensure the application is highly responsive and performant
• Safeguard against production incidents
• Enable engineers to deliver mission-critical features and enhancements
• Identify technical risks and potential bottlenecks, proposing solutions to mitigate them

Skills

• Expertise in Android Development
• Proficient in Kotlin and Java, with a solid knowledge of the Android SDK and different Android versions
• Deep knowledge of Architecture Patterns and Material Design (e.g., MVVM, MVI, Clean Architecture, Compose UI)
• Experience using Gradle and Android Studio
• Experience following and implementing software design patterns
• System Design & Architecture
• Proven ability to design scalable, high-performing, and secure Android applications
• Experience integrating complex RESTful APIs and third-party libraries
• Testing and Quality Assurance
• Strong experience in writing unit tests, UI tests, and automated tests using frameworks like JUnit, Espresso, and others
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Performance Optimization
• Ability to identify and confront performance bottlenecks, including memory leaks, slow rendering, and network inefficiencies
• Skilled in using performance profiling and optimizations (e.g., Android Profiler, Leak Canary)
• Leadership and Communication
• Ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to engineers, stakeholders, and executives
• Strong mentoring skills, with a track record of developing and inspiring high-performing teams

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent functional experience)
• 7+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 6 years focused on Android development
• Demonstrated history of leading and delivering multiple large-scale Android projects in a production environment with multiple scrum teams in an agile process
• Proven track record of architectural ownership and guiding technical decisions

What We Offer

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages
• Generous paid time off
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount's most dynamic teams
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace