PpStaff Android Developer Role Summary: We are seeking a Staff Android Developer to guide the architecture, design, and technical evolution of Specialized’s rider‑facing mobile applications. In this role, you will provide technical leadership across multiple teams, mentor senior developers, and partner closely with Product Management and Design leadership to deliver premium, scalable, and responsive experiences. You will apply deep expertise in Kotlin, Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP), Jetpack Compose, Coroutines, caching strategies, and event‑driven programming to solve complex technical challenges and set the standard for mobile development across the organization. Additionally, you will help drive cross‑platform strategy through shared code and KMP adoption. /ph3How You’ll Make a Difference /h3ulliDevelop, enhance, and maintain Android applications using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Coroutines, and modern event‑driven architectures /liliDesign and implement shared business logic using Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) to enable code reuse across Android and iOS platforms /liliDesign and implement efficient caching strategies to improve app performance, responsiveness, and offline reliability /liliDefine architectural patterns and technical standards for Specialized’s Android and cross‑platform mobile applications, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and high performance /liliMentor and guide senior developers, reviewing technical designs and code, and helping elevate team capabilities through coaching and feedback /liliCollaborate deeply with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineering leadership to translate business needs into technical strategies and solutions /liliBe a strong voice in technical planning, evaluating trade‑offs, and making recommendations that influence product direction and system design /liliDesign and implement advanced event‑driven architectures and robust caching strategies to optimize performance and user experience /liliAnalyze complex technical problems, propose scalable solutions, break down features into manageable tasks, and lead implementation efforts /liliDrive the adoption of modern frameworks and best practices such as Jetpack Compose, Coroutines, MVVM, modular architecture, and Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) /liliAnalyze and solve complex, ambiguous problems where conceptual thinking and independent judgment are required /liliChampion cross‑team initiatives to improve development processes, shared tools, and mobile infrastructure, including cross‑platform code sharing strategies /liliRepresent mobile engineering in technical forums, providing thought leadership and aligning mobile strategies with Specialized’s overall business objectives /li /ulh3What You’ll Need to Win /h3ulli12+ years of software development experience /lili8+ years of Android software development /lili3+ years of leading teams technically /liliDeep expertise in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Coroutines, and Android event‑driven programming patterns /liliStrong experience with Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) and a proven track record of building and maintaining shared mobile codebases /liliStrong architectural skills with a proven track record of designing modular, scalable, and efficient mobile and cross‑platform systems /liliHands‑on experience implementing complex caching solutions to enhance performance and offline reliability /liliProven ability to mentor and grow senior developers, provide technical leadership, and foster a culture of quality and innovation /liliExcellent collaboration and communication skills, able to influence and align diverse stakeholders across Product, Design, and Engineering /liliDemonstrated ability to work on significant, unique challenges requiring conceptual and strategic thinking /liliRecognized internally or externally as a subject matter expert in Android development, mobile architecture, or cross‑platform solutions (e.g., KMP) /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr