Lead Android Developer

Overview

At Platform Science, we’re working to connect everything that moves.

Founded in 2015, we are an open IoT platform that partners with innovative fleets, application developers, vehicle manufacturers, and equipment providers in the transportation industry to deliver revolutionary solutions to supply chain professionals across the globe.

Our employees are an engaging, diverse group of people who believe in the power of great ideas. We hire people with different experiences and perspectives to build a company culture that fuels growth through innovation.

We value thoughtful actions and empathy for others. We approach challenges with resiliency and creativity, while encouraging transparency because, no matter our backgrounds or responsibilities, we are one team.

About The Role

Platform Science is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Android Developer to drive the evolution of our flagship mobile applications. In this role, you will be a technical lighthouse for the Chennai team—acting as a mentor, architect, and hands-on developer. You will be responsible for shaping the future of our mobile products by implementing high-performance, scalable solutions that serve the global transportation industry.

Essential Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Architecture: Lead the architectural design of complex Android applications; define and enforce patterns (MVVM, Clean Architecture) to ensure long-term scalability and performance.
• Hands-on Development: Develop high-quality applications using Kotlin and modern Android architecture components; integrate RESTful APIs and backend services while maintaining clean, well-documented code.
• Mentorship & Collaboration: Provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level developers; conduct rigorous code reviews and foster a collaborative environment with cross-functional product and design teams.
• Quality & Testing: Enforce a strict culture of automated testing (unit, integration, and UI tests) and collaborate with QA to resolve complex technical bottlenecks and performance issues.
• Continuous Innovation: Stay at the forefront of Android trends; proactively propose improvements to development workflows, tools, and strategic technical roadmaps.
  
  
  

• 8-10 years of professional experience in Android application development.
• Expert proficiency in Kotlin and the Android SDK.
• Deep understanding of Android Architecture Components (ViewModel, LiveData, Room, etc.).
• Strong experience with Reactive Programming (Coroutines, Flows) and Dependency Injection (preferably Koin).
• Proficiency in writing comprehensive tests using JUnit, Espresso, and MockK.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Git/GitHub.
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  
  
  

• Experience with Jetpack Compose.
• Familiarity with Firebase services (Analytics, Crashlytics, Firestore) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Previous experience leading a team of developers and using Jira.
• Knowledge of Google Play Store deployment and optimization.
  
  
  

• Strategic Thinker: Ability to evaluate and select frameworks that optimize long-term development workflows.
• Collaborative Leader: Strong communication skills with a passion for knowledge sharing and mentoring others.
• Problem Solver: Excellent debugging skills with a focus on optimizing application performance.
• Proactive Learner: Eager to stay up-to-date with the latest mobile technologies and best practices.
  
  
  

The company offers various benefits to regular, full-time employees including:

• Provident fund and gratuity in accordance with applicable laws.
• Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, in accordance with applicable laws.
• Twenty-Six weeks of paid maternity leave.
  
  
  

The compensation details listed in India role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

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