Full-stack Lead (Android, Java)

About GFT

GFT Technologies is an AI-centric global digital transformation company. We design advanced data and AI transformation solutions, modernize technology architectures and develop next-generation core systems for industry leaders in Banking, Insurance, Manufacturing and Robotics. Partnering closely with our clients, we push boundaries to unlock their full potential.

With deep industry expertise, cutting-edge technology, and a strong partner ecosystem, GFT delivers responsible AI-centric solutions that combine engineering excellence, high-performance delivery and cost efficiency. Our team of 12,000+ technology experts operate in 20+ countries worldwide offering career opportunities at the forefront of software innovation.

Role Summary 

• Lead the design and development of high-quality Android applications for banking projects in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Own the technical architecture and provide hands-on leadership across the full development lifecycle, from solution design to production deployment
• Drive scalable, secure, and high-performance mobile solutions aligned with modern Android best practices and enterprise standards
• Act as the technical authority for the Android domain, guiding the team on architecture, coding standards, and engineering excellence
• Contribute to backend/service integration and support end-to-end solution delivery as a full-stack Android technical leader when required
• Actively leverage AI tools to improve team productivity, code quality, testing coverage, and technical documentation
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders, Solution Architects, and Delivery Leadership while mentoring and growing the Android engineering team

Key Activities 

• Define and own the mobile architecture, technical roadmap, and engineering standards for Android applications
• Lead the design and development of complex, enterprise-grade Android solutions using Kotlin and Java
• Provide hands-on contribution to critical features, technical spikes, performance optimization, and integration layers
• Drive the adoption of Clean Architecture, MVVM, Jetpack Compose, and modularization strategies
• Review and approve technical designs, pull requests, and implementation approaches
• Ensure seamless integration with backend services, APIs, and external enterprise platforms
• Contribute to API design discussions and support backend collaboration for end-to-end delivery
• Establish and enforce best practices for code quality, testing strategy, CI/CD, and release management
• Identify technical risks, propose mitigation plans, and support delivery planning and estimations
• Coach and mentor Android developers, conduct technical training, and support career development
• Work closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, QA, DevOps, and Architects to ensure successful delivery

Required Skills 

• 7+ years of professional experience in Android development, with proven experience in a Technical Lead or Senior role
• Expert-level proficiency in Kotlin and strong hands-on experience with Java
• Strong experience in mobile architecture design and large-scale production systems
• Deep understanding of OOP, Clean Architecture, MVVM, Kotlin Coroutines, and Jetpack Compose
• Hands-on experience in defining and implementing unit testing and mobile testing strategies
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, build automation, and release processes
• Experience in API integration and ability to contribute to end-to-end solution delivery in a full-stack context
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments in enterprise delivery
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical thinking, and decision-making capabilities
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Domain knowledge in banking/financial services is required

Nice-to-have Requirements 

• Experience with JIRA or similar project management tools
• Strong knowledge of Gradle build system and multi-module project setup
• Experience with static code analysis tools (SonarQube, Detekt, Lint)
• Experience in UI testing and test automation strategy
• Experience in Material Design customization, design systems, and complex animations
• Exposure to mobile security best practices (secure storage, certificate pinning, biometric authentication, obfuscation)
• Practical experience in applying AI tools (AI code assistants, automated testing, documentation generation) at team scale
• Experience working in distributed global delivery teams
• Experience with backend technologies (e.g., RESTful services, microservices, or cloud-based platforms) is a plus

(Note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not received a response from GFT regarding your application within 10 workdays, please consider that we have decided to proceed with other candidates. We truly appreciate your interest in GFT and thank you for your understanding)