Lead Android Engineer - Platform Engineering

About the opportunity

You will join as a Lead Android Engineer of the Platform Engineering segment. In this segment we bring autonomy and efficiency to N26 product teams so they can create the bank that the world loves to use. We aim at building a trusted and efficient platform that empowers N26 product teams. More specifically you will be close to the product team and create with the help of Platforme engineer a CI/CD platform that enables our engineers to ship products faster.

In this role you will:

• Work in cross-functional teams, understand how the entire puzzle fits together instead of just being a solitary piece

• Take ownership and have an impact on the product and platform we provide

• Ask "Why?" and be prepared to be asked "What do you think about it?"

• Engage in knowledge-sharing within your team and strongly advocate for a culture of communication and mentorship

• Understand and work with Agile development methodologies

What you need to be successful:

• You strive to build Android applications that can be summarized as RSA - Responsive, Slick and Attractive. You also understand why RSA is important for a Mobile Bank from a cryptographic point of view.

• Code quality tingles your senses - you can see, feel and smell the difference between good and bad architecture.

• You engage in proactive software development but still understand Reactive programming paradigms.

• You have previous experience in managing, optimizing and collaborating around  CI/CD infrastructure for Mobile products.

• You have previous experience with Platform Engineering, building product and understanding concepts

• You love automating and improving workflows 

What you bring along:

• Deep knowledge of Kotlin and Java

• Thorough experience with the Android Open Source Platform and Jetpack libraries

• Experience in building components that act as a foundation for your fellow Engineers

• Outstanding communication skills, and the ability to drive iterations to improve even further your work

What’s in it for you:

• Accelerate your career growth by joining one of Europe’s most talked about disruptors 🚀.
• Employee benefits that range from a competitive personal development budget, work from home budget, discounts to fitness & wellness memberships, language apps and public transportation. 
• As an N26 employee you will have access to a Premium subscription on your personal N26 bank account. As well as subscriptions for friends and family members.    
• Vacation days vary depending on your location of work. Additional day of annual leave for each year of service.  
• A high degree of autonomy and access to cutting edge technologies - all while working with a friendly team of peers of diverse nationalities, life experiences and family statuses. 
• A relocation package with visa support for those who need it.

Who we are

N26 has reimagined banking for today’s digital world. Technology and design empower everything we do and it’s how we are building the global banking platform the world loves to use.

We've eliminated physical branches, paperwork, and hidden fees for an elegant digital experience and supreme savings. Giving people the power to live and bank their way is what gets us out of bed in the morning and inspires the work that we do. 

Founded in 2013, N26 now has more than 8 million customers in 24 markets. We are headquartered in Berlin with offices in multiple cities across Europe, including Vienna and Barcelona, and a 1,500-strong team of more than 80 nationalities.

Sounds good? Apply now for this position.

N26 is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.