Android Tech Lead (VIPER)

Android Tech Lead (VIPER)

Posted 7 days ago by RED Global

Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom

Summary: The Android Tech Lead (VIPER Experience) role is focused on leading Android development initiatives within a hybrid work environment in London. The position requires a seasoned professional with over six years of experience in clean architecture and scalable design, as well as a strong ability to mentor teams. The contract is initially for three months with a likelihood of extension, and the role is classified as inside IR35 with no sponsorship available.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead Android development initiatives and guide a team of developers.
  • Drive implementation of VIPER architecture alongside modern Android best practices.
  • Ensure high-quality, maintainable code and scalable solutions.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience leading Android teams and mentoring developers.
  • Deep expertise in Kotlin, Java, RxJava, and Jetpack Compose.
  • Strong understanding of Android architecture patterns (including VIPER, MVVM, and Clean Architecture), asynchronous programming, and UI/UX best practices.
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD, automated testing (JUnit, Espresso), and DevOps workflows.
  • Familiarity with Google Play Console, crash analytics, A/B testing, and performance tuning.
  • Knowledge of mobile security, data encryption, and compliance with Play Store policies.
  • Agile mindset with experience in Scrum or similar methodologies.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Android Tech Lead (VIPER Experience)

Location: London, Hybrid – 3 Days per Week Onsite

Contract: Initially 3 Months, Extension Likely

NO SPONSORSHIP

INSIDE IR35

We’re looking for a seasoned Android Tech Lead with 6 + years of experience who thrives on clean architecture, scalable design, and mentoring teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead Android development initiatives and guide a team of developers.
  • Drive implementation of VIPER architecture alongside modern Android best practices.
  • Ensure high-quality, maintainable code and scalable solutions.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience leading Android teams and mentoring developers.
  • Deep expertise in Kotlin , Java , RxJava , and Jetpack Compose .
  • Strong understanding of Android architecture patterns (including VIPER , MVVM, and Clean Architecture), asynchronous programming, and UI/UX best practices.
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD , automated testing ( JUnit , Espresso ), and DevOps workflows.
  • Familiarity with Google Play Console , crash analytics, A/B testing, and performance tuning.
  • Knowledge of mobile security , data encryption, and compliance with Play Store policies.
  • Agile mindset with experience in Scrum or similar methodologies.

If you would like immediate consideration, please send me an updated CV/contact details to jcaria@redglobal.com so we can discuss further or reach out to me through LinkedIn.