Lead Android TV and Mobile Developer

Rodion Tolmachev - Irving, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Irving, TX

About the position

The Lead Android TV and Mobile Developer will spearhead the development of innovative Android applications for both TV and mobile platforms. This role requires a seasoned professional with extensive Android development experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality applications. The successful candidate will manage a team of developers, collaborate with various stakeholders, and set the technical direction for projects, ensuring optimal performance and user experience across devices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Android developers, providing guidance, mentoring, and support.
• Define the architecture and design of Android TV and mobile applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code for complex features on Android TV and mobile devices.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Ensure optimal performance, responsiveness, and resource management across diverse devices and screen sizes.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Android frameworks, SDKs, and development tools; make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Work closely with QA to develop testing strategies and ensure product quality.
• Foster a collaborative environment, ensuring smooth communication between cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Minimum 6+ years of experience in Android development, including at least 2+ years working with Android TV.
• Proven experience leading a team of developers, managing projects, and ensuring timely delivery.
• Deep understanding of Kotlin and Java, and experience working with Android SDK.
• Strong understanding of Android design guidelines and the ability to create engaging user interfaces for both mobile and TV.
• Familiarity with video streaming apps, DRM, ExoPlayer, and media APIs is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of optimizing applications for both Android TV and mobile screens, understanding the unique user experience needs for each.
• Proficient in using Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Jetpack Compose, Android Architecture Components, and MVVM architecture.
• Knowledge of Firebase, Retrofit, and Coroutines.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and working in an Agile environment.
• Experience with 3rd party integrations (APIs, SDKs, etc.).