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

Lead Software Engineer – Android Full Time

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