About the Role:
We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Android Consultant to lead and guide the development of cutting-edge Android applications for one of the biggest fast food chains in the US! In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deliver innovative solutions, ensuring top-tier performance and user experience. As a principal consultant, your expertise in advanced Android development practices and leadership in solving complex technical challenges will play a critical role in shaping our mobile solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership:
- Serve as a subject matter expert in Android development, guiding teams on best practices and technical solutions.
- Mentor and coach developers to elevate team capabilities and maintain high-quality standards.
Application Development:
- Design, build, and maintain Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, leveraging advanced APIs (e.g., side effect APIs).
- Integrate and manage reactive programming with RxJava, flows, and coroutines for scalable solutions.
- Ensure seamless app performance and functionality with architectural components, including view models, sealed classes, and structured concurrency.
Design Patterns and Architecture:
- Develop and enforce robust design patterns and modular architectures.
- Implement and manage dependency injection frameworks (e.g., Dagger/Hilt) to optimize scalability and testability.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Collaborate with Chick-fil-A's product, design, and business teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders, bridging gaps between business needs and technical execution.
Code Quality and Optimization:
- Perform code reviews, maintain coding standards, and ensure clean, maintainable code.
- Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and maintainability.

Required Skills & Experience:

Proven expertise in Android development, with a minimum of 8+ years of hands-on experience.
Advanced proficiency in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and Android Architectural Components.
Extensive experience with RxJava, coroutines, and flows for asynchronous and reactive programming.
Deep understanding of sealed classes, structured concurrency, and side effect APIs.
Strong knowledge of design patterns, modular architecture, and best practices for scalable app development.
Expertise in dependency injection frameworks such as Dagger or Hilt.
Demonstrated ability to guide teams, mentor junior developers, and drive technical decision-making.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to tackle complex technical challenges.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.