Android Chapter Lead

Join UsAt Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.What You’ll DoJob Summary:Vodafone Egypt is seeking a Tech Lead – Android to drive the development of cutting-edge mobile applications, ensuring high-quality code, performance, and user experience.As an Android Tech Lead, you will lead a team of developers, set the technical vision, optimize the tech stack, and collaborate across teams to ensure our applications are scalable, high-performing, and aligned with business goals.Who You AreKey ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership, Mentorship & Innovation:Lead and mentor a team of Android developers, fostering a culture of learning and innovation, providing technical guidance, code reviews, technical training, and knowledge-sharing sessions to uplift team capabilities Guide the team through agile development methodologies, ensuring efficient sprint planning and execution Define and implement a modern, scalable, and efficient Android architecture using best practices (e.g., MVVM, MVI, Clean Architecture) Drive the adoption of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and performance monitoring tools Ensure code quality, security, and performance optimization across all Android applications Define scalability strategies to handle increasing user growth and ensure app stability across diverse Android devices Drive Vodafone’s Android development roadmap and continuously evaluate and upgrade the Android tech stack, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Participate in hiring and onboarding new team members, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence Act as a bridge between product, design, and backend teams to align business and technical goalsNot a perfect fit?Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.What's In It For YouQualifications & Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field 6+ years of experience in Android development, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior role Expertise in Kotlin, Java, Compose, with strong knowledge of Android SDK and Jetpack components Experience with MVVM/MVI architecture, dependency injection (Dagger/Hilt), and reactive programming (RxJava/Coroutines) Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs, and third-party integrations Strong knowledge of mobile security, performance optimization, and testing frameworks (JUnit, Espresso) Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and version control systems like Git Solid understanding of Google Play policies, security best practices, and accessibility standards Strong problem-solving skills, leadership qualities, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment Preferred Skills & Competencies:Knowledge of cloud services (Firebase, AWS, Azure) and mobile DevOps Experience with cross-platform development (Flutter, React Native) is a plus Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Who We AreWe are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.Together we can.