Android Team Lead

ABOUT US 🚀

Hostelworld Group PLC a ground-breaking social network powered OTA focused on the hostel
market, with a clear mission to help travellers find people to hang out with.

Founded in 1999, we’re a well-known trusted brand with 240 team mates across 11 countries; hostel
partners in 180 countries; and a strong commitment to building a better world in all that we do.

In particular, our focus in the last few years has been on improving the sustainability of the
hostelling industry, through our membership of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC); our
active involvement in the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI); our partnerships with Bureau
Veritas to establish emissions benchmarks for the hostelling industry; and our recent partnership
with the South Pole to offset all our greenhouse gas emissions in 2021 and 2022. You can read more
about our story here: Hostelworld site.

Hostelworld is listed on the London Stock Exchange, Dublin Euronext and is an Investors in Diversity
accredited employer.

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH 👨🏽‍🤝‍👨🏼

Working with the Android team, we have a fantastic opportunity for a full-time Android Team Lead.
With about 50% of our bookings on mobile, our users rely on our apps for booking on the go. We are
totally committed to creating an engaging user experience and staying at the forefront of innovation
in Android and mobile technologies.

As the Android Team Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development of innovative
Android applications. Your primary responsibility will be to lead and inspire a team of skilled Android
developers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and excellence.

We are looking for someone with a background in computer science, with at least 2 years of
experience working as a Team Lead and who enjoys working within a fast-paced e-commerce
environment.
WHAT YOU'LL DO 👩‍💻

Design, build and maintain high-performance, reusable, and reliable code

Guarantee quality of Hostelworld's Android client, using unit and UI tests to validate the
implementations

Participate and lead scoping, estimation, prioritisation, and sprint planning

Lead a team of Android developers, not just in delivering successful projects, but also in cultivating
an environment where team members feel motivated and inspired.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team members to explore modern

Take a proactive role in the career development of team members, providing mentorship, setting
clear career paths, and facilitating opportunities for growth.

Inspire and guide the team to achieve their professional goals, creating a sense of purpose and pride
in their work.

Be a responsible advocate for the team, ensuring their voices are heard, and their contributions are
recognized and rewarded.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement innovative solutions for our
Android applications.

Champion best practices in Android development, ensuring code quality, scalability, and
performance.

Drive the full software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment, and ensure timely
delivery of high-quality software.

Recruit, mentor, develop, inspire and retain great people for your team

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR 👀

Experience & Qualifications:

Degree in computer science or similar

5+ years of native Android development

Proven experience as an Android Developer with a strong background in mobile application

Demonstrated leadership experience, leading and mentoring teams, with a focus on fostering a
positive and collaborative team culture.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical
concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a keen ability to navigate challenges and find
effective solutions collaboratively.

A commitment to continuous learning and staying abreast of the latest trends and advancements in
Android development.

Lead a team of Android developers, not just in delivering successful projects, but also in cultivating
an environment where team members feel motivated and inspired.

Act as a bridge between the development team and stakeholders, working closely with engineering
and product managers to ensure a unified understanding of business requirements.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement innovative solutions for our
Android applications.

Serve as a key communicator, translating technical details into accessible insights for non-technical
stakeholders.

Lead by example and contribute hands-on towards the team’s goals when required

Knowledge & Skills:

Proficiency in Kotlin and Java programming languages, with a deep understanding of Android
development frameworks.

Expertise in designing and implementing scalable and maintainable Android applications.

In-depth knowledge of Android architecture, UI/UX principles, and design patterns.

Familiarity with the latest trends and best practices in mobile application development, ensuring our
applications stay innovative and competitive.

Experience with version control systems, continuous integration, and deployment pipelines.

Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and other web technologies.

Excellent debugging and optimization skills to enhance the performance of Android applications.

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers,
and QA engineers.

WHAT WE OFFER 💯

Competitive salary & benefits

Enhanced annual leave plus 3 Wellbeing Days per year

Agile working (plus a Working from Abroad Policy!)

Support for your ongoing growth & development

Inclusive people policies (sickness, menopause, compassionate and fertility leave)

A chance to give back in your local community with 5 paid volunteering days

OUR BEHAVIOURS 🏆

Grow others - We fundamentally believe that investing in growing others benefits everyone,
whether it's helping them develop hard or soft skills. We want learning and growing to be part of our
DNA to help makes us a better team, together.

Master it - We are obsessed with our area of expertise and enjoy developing our skills. We rarely
take things at face value; we investigate, interrogate, and always look for ‘the why,’ and wherever
possible, we use data to find the best solution.

Collaborate - We are in it together, for the tough stuff and the celebrations too. To achieve the best
results, we need expertise from all areas of the organisation, and we wholeheartedly welcome
diverse thinking.

Adapt - We work fluidly, adapting to new information and the evolving environment while staying
committed to our goals. Innovation and experimentation fuel our projects and we’re never afraid to
pivot.

Deliver - Our focus is always on the end result; we value outcomes over activity. We collaborate to
deliver work at speed without dropping any of our other behaviours.

Our people are key to our success. Our talented and diverse teams reflect the diversity of our
customers and the communities in which we operate. Everyone brings different perspectives and
experiences; you don’t have to meet all the requirements listed above to apply for this role.