Technical Lead, Android, Contract

66degrees • Chicago, IL

6h • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead – Android to architect and build scalable, high-performance Android mobile applications. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on expertise in Kotlin, deep understanding of Android architecture, and the ability to guide technical decisions while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a remote setup.

Requirements

• 8+ years of mobile application development experience with 5+ years in Android
• Strong expertise in Kotlin and Android SDK
• Solid understanding of Android architecture patterns (MVVM, Clean Architecture)
• Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and third-party integrations
• Proficiency in performance tuning, memory management, and debugging
• Experience leading or mentoring Android developers
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
• Excellent communication skills for remote collaboration across US time zones

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Jetpack libraries (Compose, Room, Navigation)
• Exposure to large-scale consumer or enterprise mobile applications
• Prior experience working in fully remote, contract-based roles

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop robust Android applications using Kotlin
• Lead technical design discussions and enforce best practices for performance, scalability, and security
• Drive end-to-end ownership of Android features—from design to deployment
• Review code, mentor developers, and ensure high engineering standards
• Optimize application performance, responsiveness, and reliability
• Collaborate with Product Managers, UX/UI designers, backend engineers, and QA teams
• Troubleshoot complex issues and provide long-term technical solutions
• Ensure compliance with Android platform guidelines and release processes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed