Android Developer

In the Mobile Technical Lead role, you will be a key member of the Operational Leadership Team within a digital product organisation. You will be accountable for iOS and Android development teams, motivating and guiding them to deliver high-quality, scalable code while meeting agreed timelines. You will provide technical leadership, drive innovation, evaluate new processes, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

This organisation has been delivering digital applications for over a decade, specialising in Android, iOS, and web platforms. Working in partnership with ambitious clients, the team designs and builds high-quality digital products with a strong focus on value creation, best practice, and long‑term impact. The culture is collaborative, values‑driven, and focused on continuous improvement.

• Represent the Mobile Development function within the Operational Leadership Team.
• Lead and manage the Mobile Development teams, ensuring delivery of high-quality outcomes on time and to agreed standards.
• Own and enforce coding standards, quality benchmarks, and technical best practices.
• Manage team performance at both group and individual levels, including productivity and quality metrics.
• Set and deliver departmental objectives and KPIs in collaboration with other technical leaders.
• Act as a technical authority in client‑facing and internal project discussions.
• Encourage innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement across the team.
• Support talent management activities including recruitment, onboarding, objective setting, performance reviews, recognition, and career development.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define, design, and deliver new and improved product features.
• Ensure robust application builds across mobile platforms.
• Ensure appropriate unit testing to support reliability, usability, and performance.
• Oversee defect resolution and guide the team to improve application performance.
• Continuously assess and implement new tools, technologies, and processes to improve efficiency and quality.

• Strong understanding of the mobile application development lifecycle.
• Proficient knowledge of version control systems and testing frameworks.
• Technical expert in at least one mobile platform or core area of responsibility.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a senior developer or technical leadership role.