Tech Lead Android

Hej, Truecaller is calling you from Stockholm, Sweden! Ready to pick up?

Truecaller transformed how we communicate when we launched in 2009 in Stockholm, Sweden.

Our mission is to build trust everywhere by making tomorrow’s communication smarter, safer and more efficient. We focus on bringing smart services with big social impacts, like protecting people from fraud, harassment, and scam calls or messages. We identify new numbers from anywhere in the world and build a space for trustworthy conversations, for those that matter.

Truecaller is loved by over 350 million people around the world and is growing very rapidly across regions.

Who we are:

• The world’s #1 caller ID and spam-blocking service for Android and iOS.
• A team of 400 people from ~35 different nationalities, spread across our headquarters in Stockholm and offices in Bangalore, Mumbai, Gurgaon, Tel Aviv and Nairobi.
• Listed On Nasdaq OMX Stockholm, Large Cap

As a Tech lead Android, you will lead day-to-day and strategic tech initiatives, being the key voice in the room - steering both the technical and product direction that the team takes. The role involves guiding the engineering team in the exploration, development, and implementation of new solutions and iterations. An ideal candidate is an inspiring leader - an expert in tech, communication, and bringing great product development practices to the team.

What do we expect from you

• 2+ years of relevant experience as a senior / staff engineer and/or people manager
• 5+ years of total engineering experience
• A strong drive to improve user experience and being a key voice in shaping product strategy
• A passion for coaching, mentoring, or managing engineers
• Excellent communication skills, ability to thrive in a fast-moving and fast-changing environment
• Knowledge of the Android SDK
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs
• Sound knowledge of Kotlin, Coroutines, and Dependency injection
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Fluent in English, in speaking and writing

What will you work on

• Drive the outcome for the team, ensuring that we build our product in the right way.
• Provide key input in prioritization and scope of key products.
• Communicate complex decisions clearly, and provide sound reasoning between the pros and cons of considered solutions.
• Mentor and guide the engineers, ensuring they grow their technical skills and cultural fit.
• Bring your experience in building products that people love, to foster best practices within the engineering team and beyond.
• Champion the delivery - a person who will align all the cross-functional stakeholders in the team and ensure that the engineering team has all they need to build.
• Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty - the role will require a balance between driving the team's tech strategy and coding the solution yourself.
• Keep up to date with the latest trends, technology, and tools, making sure that the team works in optimal conditions.
• Establish relationships and drive alignment within the team, and with external teams (when necessary).

It would be great if you also have

• Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices as well as an eye for design
• Experience as an Architect

Life at Truecaller - Behind the code: https://www.instagram.com/lifeattruecaller/

Sounds like your dream job?

We will fill the position as soon as we find the right candidate, so please send your application as soon as possible. As part of the recruitment process, we will conduct a background check.

This position is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

We only accept applications in English.

What we offer:

• A smart, talented and agile team: An international team where ~35 nationalities are working together in several locations and time zones with a learning, sharing and fun environment.
• A great compensation package: Competitive salary, 30 days of paid vacation, flexible working hours, private health insurance and pension contribution, Udemy membership to keep learning and improving, gym membership.
• Great tech tools: Pick the computer and phone that you fancy the most within our budget ranges.
• A new life in Sweden: We offer relocation assistance when required. Of course, we support your beloved ones as well!
• Do it your way: For the days you're working from home, we provide you with an attractive budget for creating your cozy office at home.
• Office life: Enjoy your days with a wide range of yummy snacks and beverages, and have fun at our playroom! As well, as exciting company parties and team activities such as Lab days, Running team, Geek lunch!

Come as you are:

Truecaller is diverse, equal and inclusive. We need a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs and experiences in order to keep building our great products. No matter where you are based, which language you speak, your accent, race, religion, color, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, etc. All those things make you who you are, and that’s why we would love to meet you.