Android Technical Lead

*This position is fully remote only for employment in Bulgaria. However, people can also work in one of our offices in Sofia or Varna if they prefer to.

About DataArt

DataArt is a global software engineering firm and a trusted technology partner for market leaders and visionaries. Our world-class team designs and engineers data-driven, cloud-native solutions to deliver immediate and enduring business value.

We promote a culture of radical respect, prioritizing your personal well-being as much as your expertise. We stand firmly against prejudice and inequality, valuing each of our employees equally.

We respect the autonomy of others before all else, offering remote, onsite, and hybrid work options. Our Learning and development centers, R&D labs, and mentorship programs encourage professional growth.

Our long-term approach to collaboration with clients and colleagues alike focuses on building partnerships that extend beyond one-off projects. We provide the ability to switch between projects and technology stacks, creating opportunities for exploration through our learning and networking systems to advance your career.

Position Overview

We are looking for an Android Technical Lead to join the team. The role combines hands-on technical leadership with active participation in architecture, development, and delivery processes.

The engineer will work closely with Product, QA, and Design teams to transform business requirements into scalable and reliable technical solutions. This position involves ownership of technical direction, contribution to long-term engineering strategy, and support of high-quality delivery standards across the product area.

The role also includes mentoring team members, improving engineering processes, supporting release activities, and driving best practices around code quality, testing, and maintainability.

Resoponsibilities

• Lead technical initiatives within the Android Kiosk domain
• Participate in full-stack application development, from backend integrations to UI implementation
• Design scalable and maintainable software solutions
• Contribute to architectural and technology decisions
• Promote engineering best practices, coding standards, and technical documentation
• Collaborate with QA on automated testing strategy and overall product quality
• Support and mentor engineers within the team
• Work closely with Product Managers and stakeholders to clarify and refine requirements
• Identify and address performance issues and technical debt
• Research and introduce new tools, frameworks, and engineering approaches where appropriate
• Participate in release planning and support critical production releases
• Represent the engineering team in cross-functional discussions

Requirements

• 7+ years of commercial software engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of software architecture, scalable systems, and design patterns
• Solid experience with Kotlin (preferred), Java, and JavaScript
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Good understanding of API integrations and distributed systems
• Experience leading technical initiatives and complex development projects
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines
• Hands-on experience with automated testing practices and quality engineering
• Ability to provide technical guidance and mentor other engineers

Nice To Have

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
• Familiarity with hardware integrations and peripheral device communication (scanners, printers, sensors, USB devices)
• Knowledge of observability, monitoring, and logging solutions
• Experience with database design and query optimization
• Understanding of mobile performance optimization and security best practices
• Experience with Android XML and Jetpack Compose UI systems
• Familiarity with Dagger, Retrofit, and related Android frameworks
• Experience working in Agile development environments

What We Offer

• Unique corporate culture – no micromanagement, friendly atmosphere, freedom, and mutual respect
• Flexible schedule – ability to change projects, to work from home, and to try yourself in different roles
• Professional Development Map – a comprehensive map of your professional development within DataArt
• We hire people not for a project, but for the company. If the project (or your work in it) is over, you go to another project or to a paid “Idle”.
• Social benefits – additional health insurance, life insurance, sports card, etc.
• Opportunity to work from another DataArt office in a different city or country (temporarily or permanently)
• Free English courses
• Cozy office with a great atmosphere
• Snacks, drinks, and fruits are always available

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