Director, Application Development, Android

JOB SUMMARY:

Lead and oversee day-to-day Android application development projects and engineering while driving continuous improvement in process definition and compliance. Directly manages software engineers vendor partners and external contributors. Delivers on commitments to discipline partners and collaborates with architects and global teams on major digital initiatives across mobile channels. Functions as the technical decision-maker and primary problem solver to deliver projects on time and on budget. Promotes project quality and manages the Android development team to ensure high satisfaction across technology teams and business partners by enforcing standard application development tools and processes. Manages continuous improvement programs to enhance quality consistency and stakeholder satisfaction. Collaborate with Global Teams including Digital Engineering Architecture Infrastructure and Security for Technology Modernization and Platform Sustainability. Work with Distributed Teams to drive Operational Readiness Release Management and Cutover Planning for Product Releases. Partner with Global and Local teams to establish necessary building blocks and support Digital & Technology

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

Required:

• 10 years of Android APP development and leadership experience that includes:
  • Demonstrated success leading medium- to large-scale mobile APP initiatives and Digital transformations
  • Proven track record of successfully launching and maintaining consumer or enterprise applications and prior experience in building Enterprise-grade mobile Products & Solutions
  • Proven management experience in Android application developmentwith Agile methodologies
  • Deep expertise in the Android SDK Kotlin Jetpack libraries and modern UI toolkits (Jetpack Compose)
  • Strong command of asynchronous programming patterns (Kotlin Coroutines Flow)
  • Solid experience with modern architecture patterns (MVVM MVI Clean Architecture) and dependency injection (Dagger/Hilt)
  • Strong Experience with GraphQL and modern API integrations
  • Deep understanding of theAndroid Store ecosystem including policies distribution beta testing and in-app billing
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical ideas in easy-to-understand business terms
  • Ability to accomplish results through others particularly by establishing relationships effective controls and leading in a managed service environment
  • Experience working in a Product-based model building strong partnerships with Product owners by providing innovative technology solutions to complex business problems
  • Ability to communicate complex technology solutions to both Product owners in a business-friendly manner and to Enterprise Architects in technical detail
  • Influence mobile technology strategy by providing strategic advice and acting as a trusted advisor to discipline partners
  • Proven experience collaborating with global teams including managing handoffs aligning priorities across time zones and fostering inclusive communication across diverse cultural backgrounds
  • Strong process management negotiating influencing and problem resolution skills

  • Proven ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with rapid release cycles

• Direct management of complex budgets and resource allocation
• Direct management of cross-functional sourced or matrixed teams including members across different geographic regions
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent education and experience

Preferred:

• Experience with mobile-focused Automation CI/CD Release Management processes and Application Deployments.
• Familiarity with integrating AI/ML services and APIs into mobile applications
• Understanding of on-device AI capabilities and trade-offs between on-device processing versus cloud-based inference for performance privacy and user experience
• Knowledge of emerging trends in generative AI and their potential applications within mobile user experiences
• Rich experience in managing and working with diverse geographical Global teams.
• Knowledge of business environment service requirements and hospitality culture
• Understanding of IT financial structures and ability to manage to corporate financial processes and standards - including drivers of process costs.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

APPDevelopment & Delivery

• Oversee day-to-dayAndroid APP development activities ensuringdevelopment acitivies are delivered on time within budget and according to specifications
• Establish and enforce standard tools and processes for Agile development including estimating frameworks that accommodate features of varying complexity
• Drive adoption of code quality standards testing frameworks and peer review processes to maintain high engineering excellence
• Manage deployment processes for internal testing open beta and production releases on Android Stores ensuring compliance with Store policies
• Monitor project progress identify risks and bottlenecks and implement mitigation strategies to keep delivery on track
• Track and report on key delivery metrics including velocity sprint completion rates and release cadence

Solution Design & Architecture

• Partner with Enterprise Architects to define and evolve the technical roadmap for Android platforms ensuring alignment with broader technology strategy
• Lead architectural reviews and guide the team in making sound technical decisions that balance speed of delivery with long-term maintainability
• Drive adoption of modern Android architectural patterns (MVVM MVI Clean Architecture) and best practices for modular testable code
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies frameworks and tools that can improve development efficiency or user experience
• Ensure solutions are designed with performance security and scalability in mind optimizing for memory usage and battery life across diverse Android devices
• Conduct proof-of-concept initiatives to validate technical approaches for complex business requirements

Coordination & Communication

• Collaborate with Product owners to translate business requirements into technical specifications and realistic delivery timelines
• Partner with Global Teams including Digital Engineering Architecture Infrastructure and Security to ensure alignment on Technology Modernization and Platform Sustainability initiatives
• Work with Distributed Teams to drive Operational Readiness Release Management and Cutover Planning for Product Releases across different geographic regions
• Communicate project status technical health and resource needs to senior leadership and business partners in clear business-friendly language
• Participate in global Communities of Practice to share knowledge drive consistency and promote engineering excellence across worldwide development centers
• Foster a culture of transparency and collaboration between local and remote team members ensuring inclusive communication across diverse cultural backgrounds

Team Building & Coaching

• Recruit hire and retain top Android engineering talent to build a high-performing diverse and inclusive team
• Conduct regular 1:1 meetings with team members to provide coaching feedback and career development guidance
• Create individualized growth plans that align engineer aspirations with business needs identifying stretch opportunities and training resources
• Foster an inclusive team environment and aculture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the Android team
• Mentor engineers at all levels helping them navigate technical challenges and career progression
• Facilitate team-building activities and initiatives that strengthen collaboration trust and morale across the organization
• Identify skill gaps within the team and develop targeted upskilling programs or external training opportunities particularly around emerging Android technologies
• Serve as a career advocate for team members preparing them for expanded responsibilities

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