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Principal Android Engineer
Location: Ireland (office attendance required once per week)
Type: Contract or Permanent
Rate: €350/day (contract) or €70,000/year (permanent)
About the Role
We’re seeking an experienced Principal Android Engineer to lead the technical direction of a large customer mobile app. This is a high-impact role focusing on architecture, scalability, and technical mentorship across multiple agile teams (Android & iOS). You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the app’s future, driving re-platforming initiatives, and ensuring best-in-class engineering standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Android architecture and set coding standards
- Mentor and coach engineers across Android and iOS teams
- Drive re-platforming and modernization projects
- Ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability of the mobile app
- Collaborate closely with product, design, and backend teams
Must-Have Skills & Experience
- 8+ years of Android development experience
- 3+ years in technical leadership roles
- Expertise in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and modern app architecture
- Proven track record delivering large-scale, high-availability mobile apps
- Strong background in CI/CD, API integration, and automated testing
Nice-to-Have
- AWS (AppSync, Lambda)
- Cross-platform strategy experience
- Mobile analytics and accessibility best practices
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