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Lead Android Engineer

JustPark is a platform that simplifies parking experiences, offering B2B solutions for destinations and B2C services for drivers to find, book, and pay for parking.
Android
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
101 - 500 Employees
5+ years of experience
Travel · Consumer

Job Description

JustPark, formed through the merger of ParkHub and JustPark, is revolutionizing the parking industry by providing comprehensive solutions for both businesses and consumers. As the Lead Android Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the Android engineering strategy and driving technical excellence for a platform that serves millions of users globally. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead and mentor a squad of Android engineers, focusing on Kotlin development while maintaining high standards of technical excellence.

The role demands a strategic mindset, combining technical leadership with architectural oversight to deliver high-quality Android solutions. You'll be responsible for driving innovation in Android development practices, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring platform alignment with iOS development. The position offers significant growth opportunities, including shaping Android strategy for an international company and developing broader technology leadership skills.

Working in a hybrid environment in London, you'll be part of a company that values technical excellence and innovation. The role comes with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, travel benefits, office perks, and family-friendly policies. With 5+ years of experience required, this position is perfect for a seasoned Android developer ready to take on a leadership role in a rapidly growing international company.

The company's mission to simplify parking experiences, combined with its recent merger, presents an exciting opportunity to work on solutions that impact millions of users while growing professionally in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

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Responsibilities For Lead Android Engineer

  • 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

Requirements For Lead Android Engineer

Kotlin
  • 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)
  • Proven experience leading and mentoring Android engineering teams in an agile environment
  • Strong understanding of Android architecture patterns (MVVM, MVP, Clean Architecture)
  • Deep knowledge of Android SDK, Jetpack Compose, Android Architecture Components
  • Strong understanding and experience with payment solutions and localisation for Android
  • Previous experience with setting up CI/CD pipeline for Android
  • Expert knowledge of Google Play Store guidelines
  • Understanding of Android security best practices and data protection
  • Familiarity with Android analytics and crash reporting tools
  • Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform and Firebase integration

Benefits For Lead Android Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Competitive healthcare package & wellness offerings
  • Travel related benefits including parking credit
  • Office lunches, snacks, and drinks provided
  • Generous holiday policy
  • Enhanced parental leave offerings and childcare benefits
  • 401k/pension offerings
  • Referral schemes
  • Regular social activities

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