Job Description
Lead Android Engineer
Manchester (Hybrid - 2 days in office)
Salary: £85,000 - £100,000 DOE
We're looking for a Lead Android Engineer to help shape the future of a large-scale mobile platform used by millions across the UK.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll influence architecture, engineering standards, and platform direction while mentoring engineers and collaborating closely with Product and Design teams.
What you'll be doing
* Leading technical direction across Android engineering
* Building scalable mobile applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose
* Driving best practices around architecture, testing, CI/CD, and performance
* Mentoring engineers and helping shape engineering culture
* Influencing long-term platform strategy and technical decision-making
What we're looking for
* Strong Android development experience with Kotlin
* Experience in a Lead, Staff, Principal, or similar engineering leadership role
* Strong knowledge of Jetpack Compose and modern Android architecture
* Experience driving technical decisions across teams
* Passion for high-quality engineering and mentoring others
Why join?
* High-impact leadership role
* Modern engineering environment
* Large-scale consumer products
* Strong technical culture with real engineering influence
* Hybrid working, bonus, enhanced pension, and excellent benefits
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