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BeachHead

Lead Android Developer

On site

Toronto, Canada

Senior

Freelance

10-12-2025

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Skills

Communication Teamwork Leadership Java Kotlin Version Control git Organization Agile Android

Job Specifications

Are you a hands-on mobile engineering leader who thrives in fast-paced agile environments and enjoys balancing technical depth with leadership responsibilities? This opportunity allows you to work closely with one of our top financial clients, driving both development and delivery within a high-performing Android engineering team.

Working with a leading organization, this position calls for a Lead Android Developer who will contribute 50% hands-on coding and 50% leadership, ensuring successful delivery, mentoring junior developers, upholding coding standards, and helping the team execute with precision and quality. The ideal candidate is a strong team player with a deep sense of ownership and the ability to translate high-level designs into detailed technical solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead Android development efforts while contributing hands-on code (approx. 50% development).
Guide and mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and support their technical growth.
Convert high-level design concepts into detailed low-level technical designs and implementation plans.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile environment to ensure smooth and timely delivery.
Champion coding standards, best practices, and high-quality development.
Take ownership of delivery, proactively identifying issues, resolving blockers, and “making things happen.”
Foster teamwork, clear communication, and a positive engineering culture.

Desired Skill Set

Kotlin – strong proficiency.
Jetpack Compose.
Android SDK.
Java & Web Services.
XML.
Subversion & Git for version control.

Nice To Have

Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP).

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About the Company

BeachHead is a premier and specialized consultancy and staffing firm focused on the Canadian Finance marketplace. We specialize in providing the highest quality of service for both our clients and professional Financial Candidates. Our unique business model supports a direct relationship with senior hiring business executives and stakeholders. The BeachHead system is designed to capture intimate knowledge of both the client opportunity and qualified candidates, ensuring that each client/candidate is properly and competitive... Know more