Android Lead Developer - Capgemini

Job Title: Senior Android Lead Developer

Job location : Woodland Hills, CA

Job Description:

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of advanced Mobile Android applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and backend developers, to define and deliver high-quality mobile solutions.
• Optimize Android application performance, quality, and responsiveness through effective code reviews and best practices.
• Lead and mentor a team of mobile developers, fostering growth and adherence to industry standards.
• Stay informed on emerging mobile development tools, technologies, and trends, integrating them into projects when relevant.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical challenges in the development lifecycle.
• Define and implement scalable mobile application architectures.
• Drive process improvements in development activities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Align development activities with project timelines, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
• Ensure Android applications comply with security and industry standards.
• Regularly review and report metrics, offering insights into trends, deviations, and improvement opportunities.
• Adapt development practices to reflect evolving business priorities and needs.
• Provide status updates, highlighting potential risks and issues during daily stand-ups
• Hands-on experience in Android application development, with at least 3 years in a lead or senior developer role.
• Proven track record of leading the development and deployment of successful Android apps.
• Strong expertise in RESTful APIs and integrating mobile apps with backend services.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor development teams within Agile frameworks.

Technical Skills:

• Programming Languages & Frameworks: Proficiency in Kotlin and Java, with expertise in Android SDK.
• Development Tools: Skilled in Android Studio, Gradle, Git, and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Architecture & Patterns: Knowledge of MVVM, Clean Architecture, and Dependency Injection (e.g., Dagger, Hilt).
• UI/UX Development: Knowledge of Material Design guidelines, Jetpack Compose, and custom UI component creation.
• Database Management: Proficient in Room, SQLite, or Realm.
• Networking: Expertise in Retrofit, OkHttp, and WebSocket integration.
• Testing Frameworks: Experience with JUnit, Espresso, and Mockito for unit and UI testing.
• Additional Skills: Familiarity with third-party libraries and APIs (e.g., Firebase, Google Play Services).

Soft Skills:

Effective communication and client interaction, with the ability to provide clear status updates.

Strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Analytical and problem-solving expertise, with a focus on identifying root causes and implementing solutions.

Life at Capgemini:

Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:

• Flexible work
• Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
• Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
• Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
• Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Disaster Relief

Disclaimer

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.

Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

Click the following link for more information on your rights as an Applicant http://www.capgemini.com/resources/equal-employment-opportunity-is-the-law.

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2023 global revenues of €22.5 billion.