About the role

What will you do at Simple Solutions?

Job Title: Sr. Android Engineer Engineer / To Lead Mobile App Dev on site Location: SF/Bay Area, California working at an upstart company in Fintech/Financial App for emerging markets. Please provide your Github and Linkedin links Job Location San Francisco Remote Work Policy In office Visa Sponsorship Available RelocationAllowed Client Overview: We're building a consumer finance app for emerging markets, in partnership with extremely large distribution partners.

We are creating a joint virtual banking and cryptocurrency wallet that allows users all over the world to move seamlessly within our financial ecosystem. Why now: stablecoins are changing cross-border payments. There is an opportunity to rebuild financial infrastructure for the 3 billion people who need better financial rails.

We're a small, senior-only team moving fast. We are well-funded with the ability to offer high cash compensation, based in SF, and led by proven founders with successful exits. Every hire shapes our product direction while we make Day 1 impact on global financial inclusion.

The Role

We're seeking a strong Android Engineer to lead our mobile client development. We will also be building an iOS and a mobile-friendly web app in parallel, so there may be room to stretch impact depending on your skills. You'll architect the Android stack, set standards, and build a highly performant, reliable, and secure app from the ground up.

This role could evolve into a mobile lead across platforms as we scale.

Interview Stages 4 MUST HAVE SKILLS Requirement: - Strong early stage startup/founding engineer experience - 8-10+ years building and shipping consumer-facing Android apps natively in Java or Kotlin at scale You might be an especially good fit if you have: - Experience building for the Latin American Market - Experience in financial technology - Good design sense - Full-stack engineering skillset and ability to flex across other parts of the stack Requirements First candidate was very competent enterprise engineering leader, but client is looking for someone super hands-on, brings some mobile exposure, and someone who has start up experience is what they want.

NOT someone who has been high up in management at an enterprise corporation, which is a big mismatch with this client

Which skills does this role require?

Android DevelopmentJavaKotlinConsumer-Facing AppsStartup ExperienceFinancial TechnologyFull-Stack EngineeringDesign SenseMobile App DevelopmentPerformance OptimizationSecurityArchitectureTeam LeadershipCross-Platform DevelopmentEmerging MarketsCryptocurrencyAndroidConsumer FinanceFintechStartupPerformanceCross-PlatformDesignFull-StackFinancial InfrastructureStablecoinsMobile-Friendly Web AppDistribution PartnersGlobal Financial InclusionRuby

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