ENVIRONMENT: A leading Security Solutions provider in Centurion is seeking a Lead Android Developer to join its consumer application team in Centurion. This is a hybrid, permanent role within an established organisation that values high-quality, stable, and scalable mobile experiences. You will work alongside cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and backend engineers in a collaborative environment that emphasises technical excellence, mentorship, and continuous improvement. DUTIES Lead the end-to-end development of Android consumer applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to define, design, and ship new features. Mentor and guide junior Android developers, conducting code reviews and promoting best practices. Integrate with external data sources and RESTful APIs, handling JSON data efficiently. Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new tools and libraries to maximise development efficiency. Work closely with UI/UX designers to implement pixel-perfect designs that align with brand standards. Ensure all Android applications are stable, high-performing, scalable, and maintainable. Debug complex issues, optimise application performance, and lead technical decision-making. Own the technical roadmap for the Android codebase, including architecture and dependency management. REQUIREMENTS Experience in role: 6+ years of Android development experience. Must-have technical skills: Java – solid foundational knowledge. Kotlin – expert-level proficiency for production Android development. Jetpack Compose – proven experience building UI with Compose. Android expertise: Strong understanding of Android design principles, user experience patterns, and mobile app lifecycle. API integration: Practical experience with RESTful APIs and JSON data handling. Version control: Proficient with Git . Leadership experience: Proven track record of leading a team of developers (technical mentoring, code reviews, task delegation). Debugging: Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, including performance and memory optimisation. ATTRIBUTES Technical leader – Confident in driving architectural decisions and setting coding standards for the team. Mentor – Enjoys growing junior developers through pairing, coaching, and constructive feedback. Detail-oriented – Committed to implementing designs faithfully and maintaining brand consistency. Proactive learner – Actively seeks out new technologies to improve development velocity and app quality. Collaborative communicator – Able to articulate technical trade-offs to designers and product managers. Quality-focused – Takes pride in delivering stable, performant, and scalable applications. Resilient problem-solver – Remains effective when debugging complex or ambiguous issues under deadline pressure.