Android Tech Lead

Your way to impact

• You will own the technical roadmap of our Java solutions. You will partner closely with our Product team and cross-functional experts responsible for building a great experience.
• You will also help with technically mentoring junior engineers to become skilled Java engineers.

Your day-to-day:  

• Develop and maintain high performing, reusable Swift code and stay current with the newest mobile technologies. 
• Design Mobile internationalization infrastructure SDK
• Mentor juniors in the team and help them sharpen their technical finesse.   
• Reduce tech-debt and have a plan to remove them from the system.   
• Work independently with minimal supervision in a team to define, design, implement, test, release rollout and support software applications for PayPal.   
• Work with product owners to crystallize the technical needs during grooming and planning meetings also with engineering managers, engineers, and QA to develop innovative solutions that meet market needs. 
• Define and develop processes, tools and methodologies to achieve excellence in software development, testing and deployment, follow coding standards and guidelines with attention to performance, scalability, and availability.  

What do you need to bring:

• Java Development Expertise:
  • Proficiency in Java programming language, including advanced features and libraries.
  • Experience with Java frameworks such as Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security) or Jakarta EE (formerly Java EE).
  • Understanding of JVM internals, memory management, and multithreading.
• Backend Development:
  • Solid understanding of backend development principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of web services (RESTful APIs) and microservices architecture.
  • Familiarity with database technologies (SQL and NoSQL databases) and ORM frameworks (Hibernate, JPA).
• Software Design and Architecture:
  • Ability to design scalable, reliable, and maintainable software systems.
  • Experience with design patterns (e.g., MVC, Singleton, Factory) and architectural patterns (e.g., Microservices, Layered Architecture).
• Version Control and DevOps:
  • Proficiency in Git for version control.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).

Leadership Skills:

Team Leadership:

• Experience leading and mentoring a team of Java developers.
• Ability to provide technical guidance, conduct code reviews, and enforce coding standards.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams (e.g., product managers, QA engineers) to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Project Management:

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and tools (Jira).

Communication and Stakeholder Management:

• Excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to influence and negotiate with team members and stakeholders.

Additional Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of professional experience in Java development, with at least 2 years in a leadership or tech lead role.

Problem-Solving and Innovation:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to innovate and propose creative solutions to technical challenges.

Continuous Learning:

• Willingness to stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in Java development.

Soft Skills:

Team Player:

• Ability to foster a collaborative team environment.
• Empathy and interpersonal skills to support and motivate team members.

Adaptability:

• Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Please don’t hesitate to apply:

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply.