ENVIRONMENT:
A leading Security Solutions provider in Centurion is seeking a Lead Android Developer to join its consumer application team in Centurion. This is a hybrid, permanent role within an established organisation that values high-quality, stable, and scalable mobile experiences. You will work alongside cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and backend engineers in a collaborative environment that emphasises technical excellence, mentorship, and continuous improvement.
DUTIES
- Lead the end-to-end development of Android consumer applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
- Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to define, design, and ship new features.
- Mentor and guide junior Android developers, conducting code reviews and promoting best practices.
- Integrate with external data sources and RESTful APIs, handling JSON data efficiently.
- Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new tools and libraries to maximise development efficiency.
- Work closely with UI/UX designers to implement pixel-perfect designs that align with brand standards.
- Ensure all Android applications are stable, high-performing, scalable, and maintainable.
- Debug complex issues, optimise application performance, and lead technical decision-making.
- Own the technical roadmap for the Android codebase, including architecture and dependency management.
REQUIREMENTS
- Experience in role: 6+ years of Android development experience.
- Must-have technical skills:
- Android expertise: Strong understanding of Android design principles, user experience patterns, and mobile app lifecycle.
- API integration: Practical experience with RESTful APIs and JSON data handling.
- Version control: Proficient with Git.
- Leadership experience: Proven track record of leading a team of developers (technical mentoring, code reviews, task delegation).
- Debugging: Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, including performance and memory optimisation.
- Java – solid foundational knowledge.
- Kotlin – expert-level proficiency for production Android development.
- Jetpack Compose – proven experience building UI with Compose.
ATTRIBUTES
- Technical leader – Confident in driving architectural decisions and setting coding standards for the team.
- Mentor – Enjoys growing junior developers through pairing, coaching, and constructive feedback.
- Detail-oriented – Committed to implementing designs faithfully and maintaining brand consistency.
- Proactive learner – Actively seeks out new technologies to improve development velocity and app quality.
- Collaborative communicator – Able to articulate technical trade-offs to designers and product managers.
- Quality-focused – Takes pride in delivering stable, performant, and scalable applications.
- Resilient problem-solver – Remains effective when debugging complex or ambiguous issues under deadline pressure.
