Lead Developer - Android

SUMMARY:
Take ownership of high‑impact mobile solutions while leading a talented team in a technology‑driven environment. This is an opportunity for an experienced Mobile Team Lead to influence architecture, delivery, and people growth while working on scalable, mission‑critical systems.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a well‑established, technology‑driven organisation operating in a fast‑paced environment, where innovation, quality delivery, and customer satisfaction are critical. This role offers the opportunity to provide technical and people leadership across native iOS and Android platforms, driving strategic mobile initiatives aligned to business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership in the delivery of mobile products and solutions across iOS and Android platforms
• Manage, mentor, and coach team members, ensuring performance, growth, and adherence to best practices
• Lead the delivery of strategic projects on time, within budget, and at the required quality level
• Contribute to system architecture, design decisions, and continuous improvement of development standards

• Education: Relevant Degree or Diploma in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Experience:
• Minimum 6 years’ relevant experience with a Degree/Diploma or 8 years’ relevant experience as a Team Lead
• Proven experience in a Team Lead or technical leadership role
• Strong experience working in SCRUM / Agile environments
• Skills:
• iOS: Objective C, Swift, SwiftUI
• Android: Java, strong proficiency in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose
• Strong understanding of mobile design principles, UX, SDKs, OS versions, and device variations
• RESTful APIs and JSON integration
• Azure DevOps (Git) and Gitflow (advantageous)
• Solid understanding of SOLID, KISS, MVVM, and Clean Code principles
• Non‑negotiables:
• Hands‑on native iOS and Android development experience
• Strong debugging, problem‑solving, and code quality focus