SENIOR / LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER – ANDROID

SENIOR / LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER – ANDROID

Experience: 6+ Years
Location: Surat, Gujarat
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: On-Site
Reporting To: CEO / Management

About the Role

Semicolon Solution is looking for a Senior / Lead Software Engineer – Android who can combine strong hands-on Android development with effective team leadership.

You will be responsible for leading the Android team, contributing directly to development, maintaining code quality, solving technical challenges, and working closely with the CEO on technical priorities and execution.

We are looking for someone who can work independently, take ownership, guide the team, and get things done without constant supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and guide the Android development team.
• Remain hands-on with Kotlin/Java development and critical technical tasks.
• Take end-to-end ownership of Android applications and core modules.
• Review code and maintain high standards for quality, performance, security, and maintainability.
• Design and improve scalable Android architecture.
• Debug and resolve complex technical and production issues.
• Pair-program with junior and mid-level developers and improve their debugging and coding practices.
• Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery.
• Identify technical blockers and resolve them independently.
• Maintain clear documentation for important modules and technical decisions.
• Work directly with the CEO on technical priorities, challenges, and execution.
• Coordinate with Backend, QA, UI/UX, and other teams when required.

Required Skills

• 6+ years of Android development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Kotlin and Java.
• Strong knowledge of Android SDK, Android architecture, and design patterns.
• Experience with REST APIs, Firebase, databases, and third-party integrations.
• Strong understanding of Git and modern development practices.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with production-level Android applications.
• Proven ability to mentor and guide developers.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and take complete ownership.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Leads from the front and is still a strong developer.
• Can manage the team without constant supervision.
• Takes ownership instead of waiting for instructions.
• Can make technical decisions independently.
• Can communicate directly with the CEO.
• Cares about code quality and long-term maintainability.
• Can balance individual contribution with team leadership.
• Is comfortable working in an office environment and mentoring developers daily.

Why Join Semicolon Solution?

• Direct collaboration with the CEO and management.
• Strong ownership of Android development and technical decisions.
• Opportunity to lead and mentor an engineering team.
• Hands-on development with meaningful technical responsibilities.
• Opportunity to grow into a broader engineering leadership role.

Pay: ₹800,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mota Varachha, Surat, Gujarat: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• How many team members have you directly managed?
• Do you have experience conducting performance reviews, providing feedback, and identifying training needs for team members?
• Do you have experience communicating directly with senior management and handling team escalations?
• What is your current/last drawn CTC (in LPA)?
• What is your expected CTC (in LPA)?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Team Leadership: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person