Senior Software Engineer – Android, Team Lead

Dev.Pro

. Design, code, test, maintain, and enhance complex Android applications .

Posted 11/7/2026contractRemote • Brazil, Argentina, ColombiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Android development, particularly with Java and Kotlin, while leading teams through the software development life cycle in an agile environment. Proficient in technical decision-making, code reviews, and mentoring developers to ensure high-quality engineering standards.

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Android DevelopmentJavaKotlinMVVM ArchitectureTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Native Android DevelopmentCode ReviewsUnit TestingFunctional TestingSecure Coding PracticesEncryption FrameworksAgile MethodologiesAndroid LibrariesTechnical Decision-MakingFeature Development

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Payments TechnologyClient-Server ArchitecturePub/Sub MessagingProducer/Consumer MessagingBuild Obfuscation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidJavaKotlinSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, code, test, maintain, and enhance complex Android applications
Own feature development from requirements through delivery, ensuring performance, security, and reliability
Work with developers, architects, testers, and analysts on technical designs for feature groups
Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to refine requirements and break down tasks
Coordinate team activities, prioritize tasks, and ensure team alignment for timely delivery
Guide and mentor developers and help solve complex engineering challenges
Contribute to technical decision-making and promote consistent engineering standards
Conduct code reviews and ensure 100% code review coverage
Write unit and functional tests
Assist QA with reviewing, creating, and delivering automation tests
Work hands-on throughout the full software development life cycle in an agile environment for a leading payments technology company

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of Android development experience
Previous experience as a Team Lead, Tech Lead, or in a similar leadership role
Expertise in native Android development with Java and Kotlin
Strong knowledge of MVVM and modern Android architecture patterns
Hands-on experience with Android libraries and integrations
Knowledge of secure coding practices, including build obfuscation and encryption
Experience with encryption frameworks and utilities such as HTTPS, TLS, SHA-256, and Cipher Block Chaining
Ability to lead technical discussions, guide and mentor developers, coordinate team activities, and support technical decision-making
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing priorities, and support efficient team delivery
Experience conducting code reviews and maintaining engineering standards
Excellent communication skills for documentation, planning, and cross-functional collaboration
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail
High ownership, resourcefulness, self-motivation, and a collaborative mindset
CV submitted in English
Desirable: experience with third-party device integration, understanding of client-server full-stack architecture, and understanding of Pub/Sub and Producer/Consumer messaging patterns

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work with a Fortune 500 fintech leader driving innovation in payments across 100+ countries
Remote-first work arrangement
Collaboration in a multicultural environment
Independent contractor engagement
Hands-on ownership of the full software development life cycle
Technical and team leadership opportunities
Mentoring and engineering leadership responsibilities