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About JustPark
JustPark is the premier partner offering both B2B solutions for destinations and B2C services for drivers, giving us the best of both worlds. We simplify the entire parking experience. From venues and councils to private driveways, our platform makes it simple for drivers to find, book, and pay for parking—while empowering our operating partners to deliver exceptional parking experiences.
We’ve always believed parking should be easier—from end to end. That’s why we, two trailblazing companies—ParkHub and JustPark—have come together to make that vision a reality. ParkHub revolutionized event parking in the US, optimizing venue operations for a smoother, stress-free experience. JustPark transformed parking in the UK, turning the hunt for a spot into a simple, seamless task. Now, as one unified company, we’re combining expertise to offer a full-service, frictionless parking solution for both businesses and consumers.
The Role
The Lead Android Engineer is responsible for leading and evolving the Android engineering strategy and technical excellence. The position involves technical leadership of the Android engineering squad, architectural oversight, and ensuring high-quality delivery of Android solutions that serve millions of users globally across JustPark's mobile platform.
Responsibilities
* 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
Additional Responsibilities
* Drive innovation in Android development practices and emerging technologies
* Contribute to broader technology strategy and architectural decisions
* Build relationships with Product and other key stakeholders across the business
* Identify and develop future technical leaders within the Android team
* Stay current with Android development trends, Google's latest frameworks, and emerging technologies to continuously improve the development process and application functionality
* Mentor iOS developers when needed and facilitate knowledge sharing between platform
Growth Opportunities
* Opportunity to shape the Android strategy for a rapidly growing international company
* Increasing involvement in strategic technical decision-making
* Development of broader technology leadership skills
* Experience in managing/mentoring Android engineers in multiple regions
* Opportunity to influence mobile development practices across the organization
* Potential progression into broader mobile leadership roles
Requirements
* 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) to facilitate cross-platform discussions and decision-making
* Proven experience leading and mentoring Android engineering teams in an agile environment
* Strong understanding of Android architecture patterns (MVVM, MVP, Clean Architecture) and best practices
* Deep knowledge of Android SDK, Jetpack Compose, Android Architecture Components, and modern Android development tools
* Strong understanding and experience with payment solutions and localisation for Android
* Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables
* Previous experience with setting up CI/CD pipeline for Android, usage of CircleCI and Bitrise preferred
* Expert knowledge of Google Play Store guidelines, submission processes, and review optimization
* Understanding of Android security best practices and data protection
* Familiarity with Android analytics and crash reporting tools (Firebase, Crashlytics, etc.)
* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
* Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform and Firebase integration on Android
* Previous experience in scaling Android applications for international markets is a plus
* Experience with Android Auto integration and automotive applications is a plus
Bonus Experience
* Experience working with distributed teams across different time zones
* Knowledge of international Google Play Store requirements and regional compliance
* Experience scaling Android applications for international markets
* Previous experience in the parking or mobility sector
* Experience with Google's latest technologies (Wear OS, Android TV, etc.)
* Open source contributions to Android development community
Benefits
* Generous holiday policy: 25 days + bank holidays + managers have the ability to grant up to 5 extra days for high performance (total of 38 days a year)
* Free lunch on all office days via Feedr with the option to choose your preferred meal or cuisine everyday
* Free snacks & drinks on all office days
* Private Medical Insurance with Vitality
* Life assurance through YuLife
* £25 credit to use for eye tests a year
* Free O2 concert tickets through our partnership with the O2
* £50 parking credit per month to use via JustPark
* Cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme
* EV salary sacrifice car scheme via Octopus Energy
* Enhanced parental leave with 6-months enhanced maternity leave and 4 weeks of fully-paid paternity leave
* Help finding great childcare, with funded hours via Koru Kids
* Competitive pension offering with standard and salary sacrifice pension options
* Quarterly away days with the whole UK team and quarterly team social budget
* Lots of social activities and celebrations on our rooftop in King's Cross
Interview Process
First-stage - 30-minute virtual interview via Google Meet with the People Team. Second-stage - 45-minute virtual interview via Google Meet with the Hiring Manager. Third-stage - take-home tech task (max 3-4 hours). Final stage - 1.5 hour final interview including a code review.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function and industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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