Android Developer

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