Android Team Lead

Android Team Lead Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Android Team Lead to guide the development of next-generation console software in collaboration with global R&D teams. This role combines hands‑on technical leadership with people management, overseeing a small team of engineers while contributing to the design, development, and delivery of high‑quality Android applications.

You will play a key role in driving multiple projects through a structured digital product development lifecycle, ensuring alignment with quality, cost, and delivery goals.

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 4–6 software engineers, providing technical guidance and career development support.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and global R&D teams to define requirements, standards, and technical solutions.
• Oversee development of Android-based applications for fitness consoles, ensuring quality and performance.
• Translate business and product requirements into actionable technical tasks for engineering teams.
• Drive consistency in task tracking, development processes, and delivery timelines across distributed teams.
• Serve as the primary communication point between global software teams.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership, contributing to architecture, design decisions, and problem‑solving.
• Identify and proactively resolve engineering challenges to minimize risk and delays.
• Lead and/or contribute to multiple concurrent product development initiatives.
• Support hiring efforts and help build a high‑performing engineering team.
• Ensure alignment between software development efforts and overall new product development goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3–5 years of Android development experience.
• Prior experience mentoring or leading software engineers.
• 7+ years of object‑oriented programming experience (Java, C++, C#, or similar).
• 6+ years developing UI‑based applications.
• Experience with unit testing and integration testing practices.
• Strong experience creating and maintaining technical documentation.
• Experience working on long‑term product support or enhancement initiatives.
• Experience contributing to system architecture in a team environment.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with global and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire engineers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work across time zones and travel as needed.