Principal Android Engineer
Location: Ireland (office attendance required once per week)
Type: Contract or Permanent | Hybrid (2 days in the office - North Dublin)
Rate: €350/day (contract) or €70,000/year (permanent)
About the Role
We're seeking an experienced Principal Android Engineer to lead the technical direction of the Aer Lingus customer mobile app. This is a high-impact role focusing on architecture, scalability, and technical mentorship across multiple agile teams (Android & iOS). You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the app's future, driving re-platforming initiatives, and ensuring best-in-class engineering standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead Android architecture and set coding standards
* Mentor and coach engineers across Android and iOS teams
* Drive re-platforming and modernization projects
* Ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability of the mobile app
* Collaborate closely with product, design, and backend teams
Must-Have Skills & Experience
* 10+ years of Android development experience
* 3+ years in technical leadership roles
* Expertise in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and modern app architecture
* Proven track record delivering large-scale, high-availability mobile apps
* Strong background in CI/CD, API integration, and automated testing
Nice-to-Have
* AWS (AppSync, Lambda)
* Cross-platform strategy experience
* Mobile analytics and accessibility best practices
Job Type: Fixed term
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: €43,221.91-€70,505.99 per year
Benefits:
* On-site parking
* Work from home
Work Location: In person