Android Team Lead

ABOUT US

Hostelworld Group PLC a groundbreaking social network powered OTA focused on the hostel market with a clear mission to help travellers find people to hang out with.

Founded in 1999 were a wellknown trusted brand with 240 team mates across 11 countries; hostel partners in 180 countries; and a strong commitment to building a better world in all that we do.

In particular our focus in the last few years has been on improving the sustainability of the hostelling industry through our membership of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC); our active involvement in the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI); our partnerships with Bureau Veritas to establish emissions benchmarks for the hostelling industry; and our recent partnership with the South Pole to offset all our greenhouse gas emissions in 2021 and 2022. You can read more about our story here: Hostelworld site.

Hostelworld is listed on the London Stock Exchange Dublin Euronext and is an Investors in Diversity accredited employer.

WHO YOULL WORK WITH

Working with the Android team we have a fantastic opportunity for a fulltime Android Team Lead. With about 50% of our bookings on mobile our users rely on our apps for booking on the go. We are totally committed to creating an engaging user experience and staying at the forefront of innovation in Android and mobile technologies.

As the Android Team Lead you will play a pivotal role in driving the development of innovative Android applications. Your primary responsibility will be to lead and inspire a team of skilled Android developers fostering a culture of creativity collaboration and excellence.

We are looking for someone with a background in computer science with at least 2 years of experience working as a Team Lead and who enjoys working within a fastpaced ecommerce environment.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Design build and maintain highperformance reusable and reliable code
• Guarantee quality of Hostelworlds Android client using unit and UI tests to validate the implementations
• Participate and lead scoping estimation prioritisation and sprint planning
• Lead a team of Android developers not just in delivering successful projects but also in cultivating an environment where team members feel motivated and inspired.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement encouraging team members to explore modern technologies and methodologies to enhance their skills.
• Take a proactive role in the career development of team members providing mentorship setting clear career paths and facilitating opportunities for growth.
• Inspire and guide the team to achieve their professional goals creating a sense of purpose and pride in their work.
• Be a responsible advocate for the team ensuring their voices are heard and their contributions are recognized and rewarded.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to define and implement innovative solutions for our Android applications.
• Champion best practices in Android development ensuring code quality scalability and performance.
• Drive the full software development lifecycle from concept to deployment and ensure timely delivery of highquality software.
• Recruit mentor develop inspire and retain great people for your team

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Experience & Qualifications:

• Degree in computer science or similar
• 5 years of native Android development
• Proven experience as an Android Developer with a strong background in mobile application development.
• Demonstrated leadership experience leading and mentoring teams with a focus on fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Strong problemsolving and decisionmaking skills with a keen ability to navigate challenges and find effective solutions collaboratively.
• A commitment to continuous learning and staying abreast of the latest trends and advancements in Android development.
• Lead a team of Android developers not just in delivering successful projects but also in cultivating an environment where team members feel motivated and inspired.
• Act as a bridge between the development team and stakeholders working closely with engineering and product managers to ensure a unified understanding of business requirements.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to define and implement innovative solutions for our Android applications.
• Serve as a key communicator translating technical details into accessible insights for nontechnical stakeholders.
• Lead by example and contribute handson towards the teams goals when required

Knowledge & Skills:

• Proficiency in Kotlin and Java programming languages with a deep understanding of Android development frameworks.
• Expertise in designing and implementing scalable and maintainable Android applications.
• Indepth knowledge of Android architecture UI/UX principles and design patterns.
• Familiarity with the latest trends and best practices in mobile application development ensuring our applications stay innovative and competitive.
• Experience with version control systems continuous integration and deployment pipelines.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and other web technologies.
• Excellent debugging and optimization skills to enhance the performance of Android applications.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams including designers product managers and QA engineers.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary & benefits
• Enhanced annual leave plus 3 Wellbeing Days per year
• Paid family leave (maternity paternity surrogacy & adoption)
• Agile working (plus a Working from Abroad Policy!)
• Support for your ongoing growth & development
• Inclusive people policies (sickness menopause compassionate and fertility leave)
• A chance to give back in your local community with 5 paid volunteering days

OUR BEHAVIOURS

• Grow others We fundamentally believe that investing in growing others benefits everyone whether its helping them develop hard or soft skills. We want learning and growing to be part of our DNA to help makes us a better team together.
• Master it We are obsessed with our area of expertise and enjoy developing our skills. We rarely take things at face value; we investigate interrogate and always look for the why and wherever possible we use data to find the best solution.
• Collaborate We are in it together for the tough stuff and the celebrations too. To achieve the best results we need expertise from all areas of the organisation and we wholeheartedly welcome diverse thinking.
• Adapt We work fluidly adapting to new information and the evolving environment while staying committed to our goals. Innovation and experimentation fuel our projects and were never afraid to pivot.
• Deliver Our focus is always on the end result; we value outcomes over activity. We collaborate to deliver work at speed without dropping any of our other behaviours.

Our people are key to our success. Our talented and diverse teams reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we operate. Everyone brings different perspectives and experiences; you dont have to meet all the requirements listed above to apply for this role.