Lead Software Engineer - Android - Banking - London/Canary Wharf - £500 - 555 p/d
Job Responsibilities
- Improve code structure, have an impact on architecture, and review code of any scope produced by the team
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
- Write clean, maintainable code and ensure best practices are used
- Own larger pieces of work, assist with design and technical/implementation choices and influence the direction
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
- Help implement and maintain automated tests to ensure high code quality
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to keep our products at the forefront of innovation
- Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
- Work closely with the design team to ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
- Execute software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
- Mentor and support the personal growth of other colleagues, encouraging efficiency in their roles
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Experience with common Android architecture patterns, including MVVM, Use Cases, and Clean Architecture
- Strong experience with Kotlin and Java
- Familiarity with automated testing capabilities and approaches
- Excellent problem-solving skills and critical thinking
- Understanding Android app performance dimensions and tools
- Proficient understanding of version control tools such as Git
- Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
- Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages with performance in mind
- Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle, Agile methodologies, Application Resiliency, and Security
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Some experience with CI/CD automation
- Cryptography
- Prior experience with React Native and/or Expo
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