Senior Lead Android Engineer | Remote Kotlin Developer for EdTech Platform

We're seeking an exceptional Lead Android Engineer to spearhead the development of our innovative educational platform. Our application empowers students to receive immediate assignment help, access personalized tutoring, join vibrant learning communities, and earn meaningful rewards—all through an intuitive, engaging mobile interface. In this pivotal role, you'll drive our technical vision while implementing sophisticated features using Kotlin and contemporary Android development practices. Key Responsibilities: - Architect and lead the technical development of our Android application, ensuring optimal scalability, performance metrics, and system reliability across diverse device ecosystems. - Transform complex product requirements into elegant, efficient code leveraging Kotlin 1.8+ and modern Android development patterns including MVVM architecture. - Research emerging market trends and analyze comprehensive user data to conceptualize and implement innovative features that significantly enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. - Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams including UX designers, product managers, and backend engineers. - Champion best practices in mobile development, including test-driven development methodologies, robust CI/CD pipelines, and stringent code quality standards. - Optimize application performance metrics, ensuring seamless operation across various Android devices and OS versions (Android 10+). - Implement sophisticated analytics frameworks and monitoring systems to gather actionable insights regarding user behavior patterns and application performance. - Regularly evaluate and integrate cutting-edge technologies, libraries, and frameworks to maintain the application's competitive edge in the EdTech marketplace. Required Skills & Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent technical field. - Minimum 3+ years of demonstrable professional experience developing sophisticated Android applications using Kotlin. - Comprehensive expertise in Android SDK, with nuanced understanding of the platform's capabilities, constraints, and optimization techniques. - Advanced proficiency in modern Android development patterns including MVVM architecture, Kotlin coroutines for concurrency management, and efficient networking implementations. - Demonstrated experience implementing and optimizing RESTful API integrations for high-performance mobile applications. - Comprehensive knowledge of Firebase ecosystem including Authentication, Cloud Firestore, Realtime Database, and Analytics. - Practical working experience with AWS services (Lambda, S3) and MongoDB database integrations for mobile applications. - Proven commitment to test-driven development principles with experience in both unit testing (JUnit, Mockito) and UI automated testing frameworks. - Sophisticated UI/UX sensibility with demonstrated ability to implement Material Design 3 principles for creating intuitive, accessible user experiences. - Proficient with version control systems (Git) and modern CI/CD pipelines for mobile application deployment. - Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities with demonstrable ability to optimize code for performance, reliability, and battery efficiency. Nice to Have: - Experience with Jetpack Compose for declarative UI development. - Working knowledge of JavaScript and Node.js for full-stack development capabilities. - Practical experience implementing real-time features such as chat functionality, video streaming, or collaborative learning tools. - Background implementing effective gamification strategies within educational applications. - Demonstrated commitment to accessibility standards (WCAG) and implementing inclusive design patterns. - Experience conducting A/B testing methodologies and feature flagging in production mobile applications. - Knowledge of Kotlin Multiplatform Mobile (KMM) for cross-platform development. Why Join Our Team: We offer a fully remote work environment with flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to lead meaningful technical innovation in the rapidly evolving EdTech sector. If you're passionate about combining technical excellence with positive educational outcomes, this role presents the perfect opportunity to advance your career while creating technology that genuinely transforms learning experiences.