Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. Our client is an American multinational information technology services and consulting company and is a leading provider of information technology consulting and business process outsourcing services dedicated helping the worlds leading companies build stronger businesses.
Title: Android Lead
Work Location: Plano TX / Pleasanton CA
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Hybrid (onsite 2 days weekly)
Duration: 6 Months
Job Description:
Job Summary:
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An Android Lead will be responsible for designing developing and maintaining advanced Android applications.
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They should possess deep expertise in Kotlin and Java applying design patterns to ensure scalable and maintainable code.
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They implement dependency injection frameworks like Dagger or Hilt to manage object creation and dependencies efficiently.
Experience:
Required Skills:
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Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field.
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Over 12 years of experience in Android development.
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Proficiency in Kotlin and Java.
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Strong understanding of Android SDK different versions of Android and how to deal with different screen sizes.
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Experience with design patterns dependency injection and networking libraries.
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Familiar with Jetpack components and modern Android architecture.
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Proven experience in unit testing and testdriven development.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
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Leadership experience and a track record of mentoring junior developers.
Responsibilities:
Android Development:
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Design develop and maintain advanced applications for the Android platform.
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Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to define design and ship new features.
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Ensure performance quality and responsiveness of applications.
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Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
Kotlin Expertise:
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Utilize Kotlin for developing Android applications.
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Write clean maintainable and efficient code.
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Stay updated with the latest Kotlin features and advancements
Design Patterns:
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Apply design patterns to solve complex software design problems.
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Ensure code reusability scalability and maintainability.
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Mentor junior developers on best practices and design principles.
Dependency Injection:
Networking Libraries:
Jetpack Components:
Unit Testing:
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Write and maintain unit tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
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Use testing frameworks (e.g. JUnit Mockito) to automate testing processes.
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Perform code reviews and provide feedback to improve test coverage.
Communication:
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Communicate effectively with team members stakeholders and clients.
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Document technical specifications and project requirements.
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Present technical concepts and solutions clearly to nontechnical audiences.
Agile and Scrum Skills:
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Participate in Agile ceremonies (e.g. daily standups sprint planning retrospectives).
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Collaborate with product owners and scrum masters to prioritize and deliver features.
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Adapt to changing project requirements and timelines.
Leadership and Mentorship:
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Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior developers.
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Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.
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Lead code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.