Android Technical Lead

Are you a passionate Android Technical Lead? Do you want to work on a state-of-the-art application with modern design, architecture and tools in a truly agile environment?Come join our growing, enthusiastic and talented mobile development team! Vanguard is heavily investing and committed to building a world-class mobile experience for our clients, and we are hiring top talent to build our iOS and Android native apps. You will be joining a fun, collaborative and inclusive cross-functional team where individuals strong on aptitude and attitude have an opportunity to grow their professional careers through working with some of the most advanced technology, development practices.This hybrid position is based in Charlotte, NC, with in‑office work required Tuesday thru Thursday. Relocation assistance can be provided for non-local US candidates. No visa sponsorship will be provided.What it takes:Demonstrated experience with software engineering fundamentals including object-oriented design, data structures, dependency injection, and testable code. Able to effectively communicate technical issues in a manner all can understand. Effective at laying out a technical vision for your product. Able to work with Scrum Masters and Product Owners to prioritize work relative to both delivering business value and addressing technical debt. Participates in system analysis, design, development, and implementation for our existing mobile native applications. Translates stories into design & code.  Develops well-engineered code and test artifacts backed by automated tests. Elevates code into the test, and production environments on schedule. Provides follow-up Production support. Submits change control requests and documents. Follows Agile software development methodology. To be successful in this role, you should have: Experience leading native mobile app development teams Proficiency in one or more relevant programming languages (e.g. Kotlin / Java) Ability to learn new technologies quickly and demonstrate a hands-on understanding Understanding of design patterns, integration patterns/practice, Data modeling principles and best practices A good track record of project delivery for large cross-team projects Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with engineers, managers, PMs, customers Preferred Skills: Experience with latest Android SDK / Android Studio Dagger RXJava Retrofit / OK Jetpack Compose MVVM Git Coroutines Hilt Espresso Qualifications:Degree in Computer Science or equivalent preferred or relevant experience 8+ years of software development experience 5+ years as a mobile developerSpecial FactorsSponsorshipVanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.About VanguardAt Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.How We WorkVanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.SummaryLocation: Charlotte, NCType: Full time