Technical Lead Android

Technical Lead, Android, Compass, Contract

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Work Mode: Fully Remote (US-based candidates only)

Overview

66degrees is an end-to-end AI transformation partner that guides enterprises from complex business challenges to clear, quantifiable outcomes. Our company is the culmination of several successful firms, each a leader in its own right in cloud, artificial intelligence, and data. This convergence of talent and expertise is how we help businesses reach their own inflection point, where chaotic data becomes a strategic asset, complexity becomes clarity, and AI becomes an engine for growth. Our ultimate vision is to be the catalyst for a future where every business operates as an intelligent enterprise, with autonomous systems unlocking human potential.

At 66degrees, we believe in thriving through challenges and winning together. These values guide us in achieving our goals as a company and for our people. We are dedicated to creating a significant impact for our employees by fostering a culture that sparks innovation and supports professional and personal growth along the way.

Overview of the Role

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.

• 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

Qualifications

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

66degrees is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status or other legally protected class.