Android - Lead

Android Lead : JD :  Manage the development and deployment processes – make sure that the features are shipped optimally, and the product stays healthy once they hit production.  Design, review, write and test code – this is hands-on engineering role, and you will be directly involved in the design and development of new features, writing, reviewing and testing code.  Insist on the highest standards and create functional and engaging features that will delight our users.  Provide on-call 24/7 rota for the mobile apps and meet agreed SLAs for MTTR.  Provide mentorship and feedback to teammates to make your team the best version of itself. Motivate and encourage everyone to give their best work.  Report to the Engineering Manager for Mobile App - own the technical delivery of the in-house and outsourced teams. Skills :  8 to 10 Yrs of Exp  Strong knowledge of Android SDK, different versions of Android, and how to deal with different screen sizes  Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services  Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices  Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning  Ability to design applications around natural user interfaces, such as “touch”  Familiarity with the use of additional sensors, such as gyroscopes and accelerometers  Knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks  Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements  Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications  A knack for benchmarking and optimization  Understanding of Google’s Android design principles and interface guidelines  Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git Familiarity with continuous integration