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Lead Android Developer

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$130K - $140K/yr

* Experience in developing Android apps on the Play Store, Jetpack Compose, Compose UI, and ... Bachelor''s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Mathematics ...

... developer tools such as Android Studio, gradle, maven, and Jenkins Experience with unit testing frameworks such as Mockito, Espresso, Roboelectric or Android TDD tools Experience with git source ...

... Engineering, Business Intelligence, Data Management, SOA, BPM, Data Warehousing, SharePoint ... Android, Java, MVC, Agile, Restful Top Three Skills: 1. At least 5 yrs of Android native ...

You will lead Android development end-to-end, from architecture and performance to releases and long-term technical direction. Working within a small, highly autonomous engineering team, you will ...

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... Android and or Other Mobile platforms. • 4+ years of experience of providing architecture solutions to Android and or Other Mobile Applications. • Good understanding and knowledge of Mobile ...

Strong knowledge of Android SDK, recent versions of the OS Experience of handling multiple screen sizes Experience of consuming RESTful backend services Strong knowledge of Android UI design ...

Android Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

Role Overview We're hiring an Android Engineer to lead the development of Hook's Android app from the ground up. You will help bring our core iOS experience to Android users - while ensuring the app ...

$120 - $160/hr

Role Overview We're hiring an Android Engineer to lead the development of Hook's Android app from the ground up. You will help bring our core iOS experience to Android users - while ensuring the app ...

Android Engineer Location: Mclean, VA Duration: Long Term As an Android Software Engineer, you'll ... Own and lead delivery of major components and platform needs in partnership with Senior Engineers ...

Role: Android Engineer Location: Mclean, VA Duration: Long Term As an Android Software Engineer ... Own and lead delivery of major components and platform needs in partnership with Senior Engineers ...

Lead Android Developer

Plano, TX · On-site

$43 - $48/hr

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. * Minimum of 8 years' experience developing native iOS applications using Swift and/or Objective‑C, along with prior experience ...

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. * Minimum of 8 years' experience developing native iOS applications using Swift and/or Objective‑C, along with prior experience ...

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How much do lead android engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for lead android engineer in the United States is $57.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.32 and $76.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a lead Android engineer do?

A Lead Android Engineer is responsible for overseeing the design, development, and maintenance of Android applications within a team. They guide other engineers, set technical direction, and ensure best practices are followed in coding and architecture. Additionally, they collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as designers and product managers, to deliver high-quality mobile products. The role also involves mentoring junior developers and keeping up-to-date with the latest Android technologies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lead Android engineer?

To thrive as a Lead Android Engineer, you need deep expertise in Android SDK, Java/Kotlin, mobile UI/UX design, and a strong background in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with Android Studio, RESTful APIs, version control systems like Git, and continuous integration tools is typically required, along with relevant certifications such as Google’s Associate Android Developer. Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help you guide teams and collaborate across functions. These skills and qualities are crucial for delivering robust, user-friendly Android apps and effectively leading development teams in a fast-evolving mobile landscape.

How does a lead Android engineer typically collaborate with product managers and designers during the app development process?

A Lead Android Engineer regularly works alongside product managers and designers to ensure the app’s vision is translated into a high-quality user experience. This collaboration often involves participating in feature planning meetings, providing technical input on feasibility, and suggesting improvements based on Android platform capabilities. The lead engineer also reviews UI/UX prototypes, offers feedback for optimizing performance, and ensures design consistency throughout the development lifecycle. Effective communication and balancing technical constraints with user needs are key aspects of this role.

What is the difference between Lead Android Engineer vs Android Developer?

AspectLead Android EngineerAndroid Developer
ResponsibilitiesOversees app development, leads teams, designs architectureDevelops and maintains Android apps, implements features
Required SkillsAdvanced Java/Kotlin, architecture design, team leadershipJava/Kotlin, UI/UX, debugging
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with cross-functional teams, project managementFocuses on coding, testing, and implementation

The Lead Android Engineer typically has more responsibilities in project leadership, architecture, and team management, while the Android Developer focuses on coding and feature development. Both roles require strong Java/Kotlin skills and Android platform knowledge, but the Lead role involves strategic planning and oversight.

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Infographic showing various Lead Android Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,069 per year, or $57.7 per hour.

Lead Android Developer

GlobalLogic Inc.

Alpharetta, GA • On-site

$130K - $140K/yr

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Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Job Description:

  • Experience in developing Android apps on the Play Store, Jetpack Compose, Compose UI, and experience with location/map.
  • Experience with Gradle, Android Studio, JAVA, Kotlin, Retrofit, and Room
  • Knowledge of MVI&MVVM, OOP, OOD, DDD, through SOLID principles and development best practices
  • Strong analytical and debugging skills
  • Consumer mobile application development experience
  • A background in building mobile applications that utilize web services (either REST-based, JSON, Thrift, or other services)
  • Good knowledge of Material Design · Experience and thorough understanding of Agile Software Development
  • Proficiency in the use of JIRA/Confluence in product development
  • Experience in source control tools like Git.
  • Good knowledge of the continuous deployment and integration process.
  • Experience with Platform APIs to control OS/Device, custom launchers
  • Experience with Android Management API, Device Policy Manager, Profile management, etc.
  • Expert knowledge of Kotlin, modern Jetpack libraries, system-level Android permissions, and custom AOSP (Android Open Source Project) builds or privileged system app development.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Develop applications for the Android platform
  • Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
  • Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs ·
  • Help maintain code quality
  • Develop solutions to address complex problems.
  • Ability to share technical solutions and product ideas with the broader team through design review, code review, and show and tell
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas to our technology, algorithms and products.

Education: Bachelor''s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.

GlobalLogic estimates the starting pay range for this role to be performed in Alpharetta, Georgia, to be $130,000 to $140,000 and reflects base salary only. This pay range is provided as a good-faith estimate, and the amount offered may be higher or lower. GlobalLogic takes many factors into consideration in making an offer, including candidate qualifications, work experience, operational needs, travel and onsite requirements, internal peer equity, prevailing wage, responsibilities, and other market and business considerations.


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