Lead Android Developer (Remote, Full-Time) [HR145]

About Smart Working

At Smart Working, we believe your job should not only look right on paper but also feel right every day. This isn’t just another remote opportunity - it’s about finding where you truly belong, no matter where you are. From day one, you’re welcomed into a genuine community that values your growth and well-being.

Our mission is simple: to break down geographic barriers and connect skilled professionals with outstanding global teams and products for full-time, long-term roles. We help you discover meaningful work with teams that invest in your success, where you’re empowered to grow personally and professionally.

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About the role

As a Lead Android Developer, you will design, develop, and maintain high-performance, real-time Android applications used by major global airlines, fuel suppliers, and airports. These applications support critical aviation fuel operations, improving transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency across the full lifecycle.

You will work within Agile delivery teams alongside developers, designers, testers, and product owners, taking ownership of complex features from design through to release. This role requires a high level of technical autonomy, strong engineering judgement, and a commitment to delivering clean, reliable, and maintainable Android solutions that align with long-term product and business goals.

• Design, build, and maintain advanced Android applications using Java and Kotlin, with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and real-time behaviour
• Develop refined user interfaces and complex business logic integrated with backend systems (e.g. REST APIs) and device hardware such as Bluetooth or NFC
• Write clean, extensible, and well-tested code, ensuring high test coverage using JUnit and related frameworks
• Architect and implement new features, clearly communicating technical approaches, trade-offs, and dependencies to the wider team
• Propose and deliver improvements to application architecture, development practices, and tooling
• Take ownership of feature delivery, including estimation, implementation, testing, and release within agreed timelines
• Work independently across the codebase while collaborating effectively within a Scrum team
• Participate actively in sprint planning, refinements, reviews, and retrospectives
• Review code produced by peers, promoting high standards of quality, maintainability, and testability
• Ensure all delivered code meets acceptance criteria, quality standards, and security expectations prior to release
• Collaborate closely with Android and iOS engineers, testers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure shared understanding and aligned delivery
  

• 4+ years of professional Android development experience using Java
• 3+ years of commercial experience building Android applications with Kotlin
• Strong knowledge of the Android SDK, including lifecycle management and performance optimisation
• Solid experience writing automated tests using JUnit and/or Espresso
• Experience with Gradle for build configuration and dependency management
• Proven experience delivering production-ready, maintainable Android code
• Demonstrated experience acting as a technical lead or senior engineer, owning complex features end to end
• Ability to mentor engineers, lead code reviews, and uphold engineering best practices
• Experience making and communicating architectural and technical decisions
• Comfortable working autonomously within an Agile/Scrum team and collaborating across disciplines
  

• Experience with Android Studio
• CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins
• Familiarity with IntelliJ
• Experience with Moki
• Firebase / Google Firebase
• Google Cloud
• Tooling such as Jira and Bugfender
  

• Fixed Shifts: 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM IST (Summer) | 1:00 PM - 10:30 PM IST (Winter)
• No Weekend Work: Real work-life balance, not just words
• Day 1 Benefits: Laptop and full medical insurance provided
• Support That Matters:Mentorship, community, and forums where ideas are shared
• True Belonging: A long-term career where your contributions are valued
  

At Smart Working, you’ll never be just another remote hire.

Be a Smart Worker - valued, empowered, and part of a culture that celebrates integrity, excellence, and ambition.

If that sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to hear your story. 

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