Senior Software Engineer Android Team Lead

Summary

Join a Fortune 500 fintech leader as a skilled Android Software Engineer to lead and grow the Android team. You will drive end-to-end development of complex Android applications, mentor engineers, and shape technical direction. Strong communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills are essential. The role involves leading the development of high-quality Android solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, and solving complex technical challenges. You will also mentor team members, own code quality, and contribute to engineering standards. This is a remote position based in Brazil, Argentina, or Colombia.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in native Android development with Java and Kotlin
• 5+ years of hands-on experience working in the Android ecosystem
• Strong knowledge of modern architecture patterns like MVVM and MVC
• Proven experience integrating popular Android libraries
• Solid grasp of secure coding practices, including code obfuscation and encryption tools (HTTPS, TLS, Android KeyChain API)
• Clear, effective communication across technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Initiative and resourcefulness to work independently, resolve complex challenges, and keep stakeholders informed
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills with a focus on supporting others and driving team success
• Passion for continuous learning, staying updated on best practices, and sharing knowledge

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of high-quality Android solutions, collaborating closely with your team and stakeholders to meet goals, solve challenges, and drive project success
• Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify requirements, provide feedback, and communicate progress
• Solve complex technical challenges by analyzing root causes, debugging, and developing efficient solutions while documenting your process for transparency
• Lead design of scalable, secure Android features, collaborating with cross-functional teams and clearly communicating design decisions
• Drive full-cycle Android development with Java and Kotlin, ensuring quality and keeping the team and leadership aligned on progress
• Mentor team members to improve skills, code quality, and product value through feedback and technical support
• Own code quality through unit and functional testing, collaborate with QA on automation, and conduct detailed code reviews with actionable feedback
• Contribute to engineering standards by recommending improvements, presenting data-backed proposals, and facilitating Agile team consensus

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cross-platform frameworks (Xamarin, KMM)
• Experience with advanced encryption frameworks and utilities (HTTPS, TLS, SHA-256, Cipher Block Chaining)
• Experience integrating with third-party devices (watches, heart monitors, payment terminals)
• Understanding of client-server architecture and messaging patterns (Pub/Sub, Producer/Consumer)

Benefits

• Join a Fortune 500 fintech leader driving payment innovation across 100+ countries
• Own the technical direction of a complex Android product, from architecture through delivery, while staying hands-on with code
• Lead and mentor a talented engineering team, shaping a culture of technical excellence and helping others grow
• We are 99.9% remote — you can work from anywhere in the world
• Get 30 paid days off per year to use however you like — vacations, holidays, or personal time
• 5 paid sick days, up to 60 days of medical leave, and up to 6 paid days off per year for major family events like weddings, funerals, or the birth of a child
• Partially covered health insurance after the probation, plus a wellness bonus for gym memberships, sports nutrition, and similar needs after 6 months
• We pay in U.S. dollars and cover all approved overtime
• Join English lessons and Dev.Pro University programs, and take part in fun online activities and team-building events