Align Technology is looking for a highly experienced Senior Android Developer to build and maintain scalable, high-quality mobile applications for the Android platform.
As a key technical contributor, you will play a critical role in shaping the technical direction, architecture, and delivery strategy of Android applications. Success in this role will be measured by application quality, usability, scalability, and timely delivery in a fast-paced, multi-release environment.
This role requires a hands-on leader who can drive architecture, mentor engineers, and ensure engineering excellence while actively contributing to development.
Own and drive end-to-end implementation of complex Android features and platforms, from design to release and post-production stability.- Lead and influence architecture decisions across modules and releases, ensuring scalability and long-term maintainability.
- Actively address codebase fragmentation challenges (e.g., parallel branches, refactoring vs active releases) and define sustainable strategies.
- Partner closely with Product Owners, Program Managers, Backend teams, and QA to align technical execution with business priorities.
- Drive high-quality engineering standards through strong code reviews, design discussions, and best practices.
- Identify and resolve system-level issues such as performance bottlenecks, regression risks, and production stability concerns.
- Ensure a seamless user experience across multiple Android devices and OS versions, maintaining high performance and reliability.
- Champion modern Android development practices including Jetpack Compose, Coroutines, Flow, and modular architectures.
- Improve release efficiency and predictability, especially in environments with overlapping releases and shifting priorities.
- Lead technical mentoring for IC5 and senior engineers, improving team capability and accountability.
- Drive improvements in CI/CD pipelines, testing strategy, observability, and release processes.
- Ensure adherence to security, privacy, and compliance standards in all Android implementations.
- Proactively evaluate and introduce new tools, frameworks, and engineering practices relevant to AlignTech’s ecosystem.
Core Android Expertise
13+ years of hands-on experience building and scaling Android applications.- Strong expertise in Kotlin, with proven experience in modernising legacy Android codebases.
- Deep understanding of Android architecture patterns (MVVM, MVI, Clean Architecture).
- Strong hands-on experience with Jetpack libraries (Compose, Navigation, Room, WorkManager, ViewModel).
- Advanced knowledge of Coroutines, Flow, and asynchronous programming.
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Technical Ownership & Coding Excellence
Be deeply hands-on in coding daily, setting the benchmark for code quality.- Write clean, testable, modular, and scalable Kotlin code that others can follow.
- Identify bad code patterns, shortcuts, and anti-patterns — and actively correct them.
- Ensure every feature is built with long-term maintainability in mind, not just quick delivery.
- Conduct strict and meaningful code reviews — not just approvals.
- Hold the team accountable for engineering standards and best practices.
- Push back on poor implementations, shortcuts, or compromises that impact quality.
- Ensure test coverage, stability, and regression prevention are built into development.
- Identify and highlight risks early, especially around tech debt and scalability.
- Ensure production stability, fast issue resolution, and strong root cause analysis.
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Architecture & Scalability
Proven experience in handling large, complex codebases with multiple active releases.- Strong expertise in modularization, multi-module architecture, and feature isolation.
- Ability to manage and reduce technical debt, duplicate efforts, and rework caused by parallel development streams.
- Experience designing systems that support scalability, maintainability, and faster release cycles.
- Define and enforce clear architecture guidelines and coding standards.
- Drive scalable, modular architecture decisions across the Android codebase.
- Ensure systems are designed for extensibility, performance, and future releases.
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API & Data Layer
Strong experience with REST APIs, GraphQL API and backend integrations- Expertise in data handling strategies, including caching, offline support, and synchronization.
- Experience with secure local storage and transactional data handling.
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Quality & Stability
Strong focus on production quality, regression prevention, and release stability.- Experience with unit testing, UI testing, and automation frameworks.
- Expertise in debugging using Android Studio profiling tools (Memory, CPU, Network).
- Experience handling production issues, crash analysis, and root cause fixes.
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DevOps & Release
Experience working in multi-release environments (e.g., parallel feature and refactor tracks).- Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and release branching strategies.
- Hands-on experience with Play Store releases, staged rollouts, and hotfix management.
- Ability to optimize build times and developer productivity.
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Security & Compliance
Strong understanding of secure coding practices, encryption, and sensitive data handling.- Awareness of compliance and privacy requirements in mobile applications.
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Behavioural Expectations (Non-Negotiable)
Does not tolerate poor code quality — addresses issues directly and constructively.- Demonstrates strong ownership — takes responsibility beyond assigned tasks.
- Shows engineering integrity — prioritizes long-term quality over short-term shortcuts.
- Communicates clearly and assertively, especially in challenging situations.
- Takes initiative to fix systemic problems, not just local issues.
- Holds self and team to high standards consistently.
- Comfortable working in high-ambiguity, fast-changing environments without losing quality.
- Drives accountability within the team — ensures commitments are met.
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Leadership & Collaboration
Strong stakeholder management with Product, QA, and cross-functional teams.- Ability to drive technical decisions in high-ambiguity and fast-changing environments.
- Proven track record of mentoring engineers and improving team performance.
- Strong communication skills with ability to simplify complex technical challenges for non-technical stakeholders.
- Partner with Product, Backend, QA, and Design teams to align on scalable solutions.
- Influence decisions beyond immediate scope — act as a technical anchor for the team.
- Clearly communicate trade-offs between speed, quality, and scalability.
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Good to Have
Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) or Compose Multiplatform.- Expertise in Dependency Injection frameworks (Hilt, Dagger).
- Experience with feature flags, experimentation frameworks, and phased rollouts.
- Familiarity with Firebase Crashlytics, performance monitoring tools, and observability platforms.
- Exposure to AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code).
- Contributions to engineering blogs, internal knowledge sharing, or open-source.
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What Success Looks Like at AlignTech
Successfully manages complex releases without codebase conflicts or excessive rework.- Drives clear architecture direction, reducing tech debt and improving scalability.
- Improves team productivity and release predictability.
- Reduces production issues and improves app stability across releases.
- Acts as a technical anchor for the Android team, influencing decisions beyond immediate scope.
- Mentors engineers to become independent, accountable, and high-performing contributors.
Your growth and well-being:
At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:
- Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.
- Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.
- Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.
- Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.
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We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.
Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.
We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.
At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.
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