Position Details

Job Title: Lead Android Mobile UI Developer

Location: Remote Location Referenced: Chicago, IL

Duration: October 12, 2026 – June 11, 2027

Employment Type: Contract

Schedule: 40 Hours/Week

Pay Range: $70/hr on W2 USC, GC

Position Overview

The client is seeking an experienced Lead Android Mobile UI Developer to support enterprise mobile application development. The consultant will focus primarily on Android mobile application and UI development, lead mobile development initiatives, contribute to application enhancements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the complete software development lifecycle.

Core Must-Have Skills

Candidates must demonstrate:

• Strong Android Mobile Application Development experience
• Strong Android UI Development experience
• Lead or Senior-level Android development experience
• Hands-on mobile application design and development
• Enterprise application development experience
• Full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Application implementation, testing, and deployment
• Strong cross-functional collaboration
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment

Key Responsibilities

The consultant will:

• Design, develop, enhance, and support Android mobile applications
• Lead Android mobile UI development initiatives
• Provide technical leadership while remaining hands-on with development
• Contribute to mobile application architecture, design, and implementation
• Develop and enhance mobile UI functionality
• Support ongoing mobile platform initiatives
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues
• Collaborate with product, UX/UI, engineering, QA, and other technical teams
• Participate throughout the complete SDLC
• Support application testing and deployment
• Maintain mobile development standards and best practices
• Review technical solutions and contribute to application enhancements
• Help ensure mobile applications meet quality and performance expectations

Preferred Qualifications

Strong preference for candidates with:

• iOS mobile development exposure/experience
• Experience working across multiple mobile platforms
• Compliance and certification management process experience
• Large enterprise application development experience
• Experience leading mobile development teams or technical workstreams

Ideal Candidate

The strongest candidate will be a hands-on Lead Android Developer who can:

• Lead Android UI development
• Remain actively involved in coding
• Own technical deliverables
• Work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Support applications throughout design, development, testing, and deployment
• Mentor or guide other mobile developers
• Communicate clearly with technical and business stakeholders

Screening Questions

Please ask every candidate:

• How many years of Android mobile application development experience do you have?
• How many years have you worked specifically on Android UI development?
• Have you worked as a Lead Android Developer or Senior Android Developer? For how long?
• Are you currently hands-on with Android development/coding?
• Describe the most recent Android mobile application you personally designed or developed.
• Have you led Android/mobile UI development efforts or technical workstreams?
• Have you participated in the complete SDLC from design/development through testing and production deployment?
• What experience do you have working with cross-functional Product, UX/UI, QA, and Engineering teams?
• Do you have any iOS development experience? If yes, please explain.
• Do you have experience with compliance or certification management processes?
• Have you worked in a large enterprise development environment?
• What is your current location?
• Are you comfortable working 40 hours per week for the full contract duration?
• Are you available to start around October 12, 2026?
• What is your expected hourly rate?
• What is your current work authorization?

Important Resume Verification

Recruiters should make sure the resume clearly demonstrates: Android Development + Mobile UI Development + Lead/Senior Responsibilities + Hands-On Development + Enterprise Environment + SDLC + Testing/Deployment + Cross-Functional Collaboration. Please do not rely only on an "Android Lead" title. The candidate's recent projects should demonstrate actual hands-on Android development responsibilities.

Target Candidate Profile

Lead Android Developer + Android Mobile Applications + Android UI + Hands-On Development + Technical Leadership + Enterprise Mobile Development + Full SDLC + Testing/Deployment + Cross-Functional Collaboration

Nice to Have:

iOS + Compliance/Certification Management experience

Priority

Before sharing any profile, verify these five key points:

1. Strong recent Android mobile development experience
2. Strong Android UI development experience
3. Lead/Senior-level technical leadership
4. Candidate is still hands-on with development
5. Availability for the October 12, 2026 start and $70/hr rate range