Lead Android Developer

Looking for candidates who excel in Android Frontend Engineering, with strong hands-on expertise in Jetpack Compose, debugging & performance monitoring using Firebase Crashlytics. About DAZN DAZN is a tech-first global sports streaming platform transforming how fans experience live sports. We’re building products that reach

millions of users worldwide every week , challenging traditional broadcasting, and giving power back to the fans. Our new

Hyderabad Technology Hub is the engine that drives DAZN’s next-generation streaming innovation. Here, you’ll work on complex, high-scale systems that deliver world-class sports experiences across mobile and connected devices. If you’re passionate about

technology, streaming, and solving performance challenges at scale , DAZN is where you can make your mark and shape the future of sports entertainment. About the Role We’re looking for a

Lead Android Engineer to architect, design, and develop high-performance Android applications. You’ll lead a talented team of engineers, define best practices, and drive technical excellence across our mobile ecosystem. This role requires hands-on expertise in Android frameworks, Android Frontend Engineering with strong expertise in Jetpack Compose, and scalable application architecture. You’ll work closely with product, backend, and design teams to deliver seamless, engaging, and reliable streaming experiences to millions of fans. Key Responsibilities

• Lead the

design and development of Android applications with a focus on performance, scalability, and maintainability.

• Drive architectural decisions, ensuring consistency across modules and platforms.
• Write

clean, modular Kotlin code following best practices and design patterns.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business and product goals into robust technical solutions.
• Lead

code reviews, performance profiling, and release planning to ensure engineering excellence.

• Guide and mentor engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and ownership.
• Stay current with Android technologies, contributing to DAZN’s evolving technical roadmap. Required Skills & Experience
• 9+ years of total experience in software development, with

2+ years in a

Lead or Architecture role .

• Strong hands-on experience with

Android app development using Kotlin and Java .

• Proven experience designing and implementing

scalable, modular architectures for mobile apps.

• Experience integrating

RESTful APIs, GraphQL , and

backend services .

• Proficiency in

software design patterns (MVVM, Clean Architecture, MVI) and mobile development best practices.

• Familiarity with

CI/CD pipelines , build automation, and release workflows.

• Strong understanding of

SOA, JSON/REST, and XML/SOAP -based integrations.

• Excellent

problem-solving, debugging, and leadership skills. Nice to Have

• Experience with

AWS services (Lambda, Aurora, SQS) or

GCP Firebase .

• Knowledge of

broadcast systems ,

digital video pipelines , or

metadata workflows .

• Exposure to

event-driven architectures, microservices , and

real-time data systems .

• Experience in

Agile/Scrum environments and distributed engineering teams. Why Join DAZN

• Work on

large-scale, global streaming systems that serve millions of concurrent users.

• Influence the

architecture and evolution of DAZN’s Android ecosystem.

• Collaborate with

industry-leading engineers and be part of a global innovation hub.

• Enjoy

competitive compensation ,

annual performance bonuses , and

complimentary DAZN access .

• Access to

learning and development resources ,

mental health support (Unmind) , and a

flexible, collaborative work culture .

At DAZN, we bring ambition to life. If you’re a hands-on technical leader who thrives on solving complex challenges and shaping the future of Android streaming experiences —

we’d love to hear from you.