Android Engineering Lead

Android Engineering LeadWe are looking for a motivated Android Engineering Lead ready to take us to the next level! If you have deep Android expertise, React Native experience, and technical leadership skills and are looking for your next career move, apply now.Who We AreCAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.Job DescriptionWe are looking for an Android Engineering Lead to define and drive the technical vision for Android development within their product area. This position will be Full-Time and Hybrid.What You'll DoDefine and drive the technical vision for Android and React Native development across the product areaArchitect robust, scalable, and performant native Android and cross-platform mobile solutionsEstablish and enforce best practices for performance, scalability, security, and code qualityLead technical decision-making and evaluate new technologies for the Android and React Native platformsCreate technical design specifications and translate high-level architecture into working softwareLead feature development and enhancements for Android applications, including React Native cross-platform implementationsDevelop using Kotlin and Java with the Android SDK, including Jetpack librariesUtilize React Native, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern cross-platform mobile development workflowsImplement modern app architectures (MVVM, MVP, Clean Architecture) and state management patterns (Redux, Context API)Optimize performance, memory management, multithreading, and concurrency across native and cross-platform environmentsBuild custom UI components with strong attention to UI/UX, accessibility, and responsive designImplement and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Bitrise, GitLab, GitHub Actions)Manage Play Store submission and deployment processesEnsure strong testing practices across unit, UI, and automated test suites (JUnit, Espresso, Jest, Detox, MockK)Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across native and React Native layersMaintain high standards for code quality, reliability, and maintainabilityMentor and guide Android and React Native developers through code reviews, pairing, and technical coachingFoster continuous improvement in engineering practices, tooling, and workflowsCollaborate closely with product, design, and delivery teams to translate requirements into technical solutionsParticipate actively in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, backlog refinement) to ensure overall engineering progress aligns with roadmaps and timelinesMaintain awareness of engineering health across all technology layers of the product — not just AndroidIdentify cross-layer risks, dependencies, and blockers; escalate proactivelyFacilitate collaboration to resolve cross-cutting concernsStay current with Android, Kotlin, React Native, and mobile ecosystem trendsEvaluate emerging frameworks and methodologies (Kotlin Multiplatform, Jetpack Compose, new React Native architecture — TurboModules, Fabric)Drive adoption of modern Android and cross-platform technologies and development patternsWhat You'll NeedRequired:7+ years of hands-on mobile development with deep Android expertise2+ years in a lead or technical leadership roleExpertise in Android (Kotlin/Java) and the Android SDK, including Jetpack librariesProficiency in React Native, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern cross-platform development workflowsStrong understanding of modern mobile architectures (MVVM, MVP, Clean Architecture) and state management patterns (Redux, Context API)Expertise in performance optimization, memory management, concurrency, and multithreading across native and cross-platform environmentsProficiency with Git and version control workflows (GitFlow, trunk-based)Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Bitrise, GitLab, GitHub Actions)Experience with testing frameworks (JUnit, Espresso, Jest, Detox, MockK)Strong end-to-end accountability and a track record of taking delivery fully to completionSolid experience working with offshore teams and driving work through closure across distributed teamsPreferred:Experience with modern React Native architecture (TurboModules, Fabric)Experience with Apollo GraphQLExperience with Dagger for dependency injectionExperience designing or contributing to mobile platform foundations (design systems, shared modules, reusable libraries)Physical DemandsAbility to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standardsAbility to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitorMust be able to communicate with customers/team members over the phone and in personSedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc$70.00-$75.00 per hourThe pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.