Independent Contractor
Principal Android Developer
Independent ContractorRomania5 hours ago
ContractRemote FriendlyEngineering, Information Technology

🌍 Location: Remote (Europe preferred)

🧑‍💻 Engagement: Long-term contract / B2B

💶 Yearly Rate: 110 000 euros


About the Role

Codertal is looking for an experienced Principal Android Developer to take technical ownership of large-scale, production-grade mobile applications for international clients. You’ll lead Android architecture and delivery, mentor engineers, and collaborate closely with product, backend, and iOS teams to build robust, scalable solutions.

This is a hands-on leadership role combining deep technical expertise with strong decision-making and ownership.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead Android technical strategy, architecture, and best practices
  • Drive architectural decisions for scalable, high-availability mobile apps
  • Mentor and guide senior and mid-level Android engineers
  • Ensure high code quality, performance, and maintainability
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Backend, iOS)
  • Own delivery of critical features and technical initiatives


What We’re Looking For

  • 10+ years of Android development experience
  • 3+ years in a technical leadership role
  • Expert knowledge of Kotlin, Android SDK, Jetpack Compose
  • Strong experience with clean architecture, modularisation, and large codebases
  • Proven experience building and scaling production apps on Google Play
  • Solid understanding of CI/CD, testing strategies, and mobile DevOps
  • Strong API integration experience (REST, GraphQL, security)
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions


Nice to have:

  • Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP)
  • AWS & cloud-based mobile backends
  • Experience in complex or regulated domains (finance, travel, e-commerce)


Why Codertal

  • 100% remote work
  • Long-term, stable projects with top-tier clients
  • High-impact technical leadership role
  • True engineering culture — quality over quantity

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