Android Lead Developer

Android Lead DeveloperLocation: Mount Laurel, NJ (ONSITE)FTE OnlyJob DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Senior Android Developer to lead the design and development of high-quality Android applications. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical and architectural expertise, a passion for mentoring, and a commitment to engineering excellence.Required Skills:8+ years of professional Android development experience.Experience with advanced Kotlin and Android features, including:Coroutines and structured concurrencyExtension functions and higher-order functionsDependency injection frameworks (e.g., Hilt, Koin)Custom Compose components and modifiersModularization and multi-module project structuresAdvanced error handling and functional programming conceptsDeep expertise in Android architecture components, Jetpack libraries, and Jetpack Compose.Experience implementing biometric authentication (e.g., fingerprint, face recognition), passkeys (FIDO2/WebAuthn), password manager integration, and Android Autofill for secure and seamless user authentication.Strong understanding of software design patterns, MVVM/MVI architectures, and SOLID principles.Proven experience integrating third-party SDKs.Hands-on experience with unit testing (JUnit, Mockito) and UI testing (Espresso, UI Automator).Practical knowledge of CI/CD tools, especially Jenkins and GitHub Actions.Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.Proficient with Git and modern development workflows.Nice to Have:Experience with iOS development (Swift/Objective-C).Knowledge of Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP).Exposure to cross-platform mobile development.Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) and prompt engineering to accelerate coding, testing, and documentation.Experience integrating AI/ML features into mobile applications.Key Responsibilities:Drive the architecture and development of complex Android applications, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance.Make high-level design decisions, enforce SOLID principles, and set technical direction for the team.Lead the adoption and implementation of Jetpack libraries and Jetpack Compose across projects.Oversee the integration of third-party SDKs and ensure best practices in dependency management.Design and implement responsive UIs for a variety of device form factors (phones, tablets, foldables).Establish and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions.Champion code quality through rigorous code reviews, technical documentation, and test coverage (unit and UI).Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features that meet business and user needs.