Android Team Lead

• Design, build and maintain high-performance, reusable, and reliable code
• Guarantee quality of Hostelworld's Android client, using unit and UI tests to validate the implementations
• Participate and lead scoping, estimation, prioritisation, and sprint planning
• Lead a team of Android developers, not just in delivering successful projects, but also in cultivating an environment where team members feel motivated and inspired.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team members to explore modern technologies and methodologies to enhance their skills.
• Take a proactive role in the career development of team members, providing mentorship, setting clear career paths, and facilitating opportunities for growth.
• Inspire and guide the team to achieve their professional goals, creating a sense of purpose and pride in their work.
• Be a responsible advocate for the team, ensuring their voices are heard, and their contributions are recognized and rewarded.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement innovative solutions for our Android applications.
• Champion best practices in Android development, ensuring code quality, scalability, and performance.
• Drive the full software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software.
• Recruit, mentor, develop, inspire and retain great people for your team

• Degree in computer science or similar
• 5+ years of native Android development
• Proven experience as an Android Developer with a strong background in mobile application development.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, leading and mentoring teams, with a focus on fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a keen ability to navigate challenges and find effective solutions collaboratively.
• A commitment to continuous learning and staying abreast of the latest trends and advancements in Android development.
• Lead a team of Android developers, not just in delivering successful projects, but also in cultivating an environment where team members feel motivated and inspired.
• Act as a bridge between the development team and stakeholders, working closely with engineering and product managers to ensure a unified understanding of business requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement innovative solutions for our Android applications.
• Serve as a key communicator, translating technical details into accessible insights for non-technical stakeholders.
• Lead by example and contribute hands-on towards the team’s goals when required

• Proficiency in Kotlin and Java programming languages, with a deep understanding of Android development frameworks.
• Expertise in designing and implementing scalable and maintainable Android applications.
• In-depth knowledge of Android architecture, UI/UX principles, and design patterns.
• Familiarity with the latest trends and best practices in mobile application development, ensuring our applications stay innovative and competitive.
• Experience with version control systems, continuous integration, and deployment pipelines.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and other web technologies.
• Excellent debugging and optimization skills to enhance the performance of Android applications.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and QA engineers.

• Competitive salary & benefits
• Enhanced annual leave plus 3 Wellbeing Days per year
• Paid family leave (maternity, paternity, surrogacy & adoption)
• Agile working (plus a Working from Abroad Policy!)
• Support for your ongoing growth & development
• Inclusive people policies (sickness, menopause, compassionate and fertility leave)
• A chance to give back in your local community with 5 paid volunteering days

• Grow others - We fundamentally believe that investing in growing others benefits everyone, whether it's helping them develop hard or soft skills. We want learning and growing to be part of our DNA to help makes us a better team, together.
• Master it - We are obsessed with our area of expertise and enjoy developing our skills. We rarely take things at face value; we investigate, interrogate, and always look for ‘the why,’ and wherever possible, we use data to find the best solution.
• Collaborate - We are in it together, for the tough stuff and the celebrations too. To achieve the best results, we need expertise from all areas of the organisation, and we wholeheartedly welcome diverse thinking.
• Adapt - We work fluidly, adapting to new information and the evolving environment while staying committed to our goals. Innovation and experimentation fuel our projects and we’re never afraid to pivot.
• Deliver - Our focus is always on the end result; we value outcomes over activity. We collaborate to deliver work at speed without dropping any of our other behaviours.

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