Team Lead, Mobile Engineering (Android POS)

Interswitch Group

Engineering & Technology

To lead a talented team of mobile engineers in the design, development, and deployment of robust, scalable, and secure Android Point-of-Sale (POS) applications, contributing to the overall mobile strategy and technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of mobile engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Drive the design, development, testing, and deployment of cutting-edge Android POS applications using Kotlin.
• Architect and implement robust, scalable, and secure mobile solutions, ensuring high quality and performance.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and other engineering teams to define requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and deliver exceptional user experiences.
• Oversee the technical design and implementation of SDK integrations for various payment processing and hardware components.
• Utilize EMV (Europay, MasterCard, and Visa) knowledge to ensure compliance and best practices in payment solutions.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and enforce coding standards and best practices.
• Contribute to the overall mobile strategy and roadmap, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex technical issues, ensuring timely resolution.
Stay abreast of emerging mobile technologies and industry trends, evaluating and recommending new tools and practices.

Academic Qualification(s):

Professional Qualification(s):

• Strong knowledge of architectural patterns and best practices for building scalable Android applications.
• Solid understanding of the Android SDK, different Android versions, and how to deal with screen sizes.
• Knowledge of EMV (Europay, MasterCard, and Visa) specifications and experience in implementing secure payment solutions.
• Experience with various Android Jetpack components.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.

Experience (Number of relevant years):

• 5+ years of experience in mobile application development, with a strong emphasis on Android.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience developing Android applications using Kotlin is essential.
• Proven experience in leading or mentoring a team of software engineers.
• Demonstrable experience with Android Point-of-Sale (POS) development.
Prior experience with integrating third-party SDKs, particularly for payment terminals, peripherals, or other POS hardware.

Bonus Points

• Experience with other mobile development frameworks such as Flutter or React Native
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for mobile applications.
• Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and UI testing frameworks on Android.
Contributions to open-source projects or a strong portfolio of personal projects.

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