At GoDaddy, the Lead Android Software Engineer role based in Pune involves leading the engineering team developing Android-based Smart Point of Sale (POS) Terminals and associated software solutions within the Payment OS & Apps Team. The position entails full technical leadership including writing code, software architecture design, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with product managers to deliver scalable, maintainable, and high-quality software. The role requires expertise in Java, Kotlin, Android SDK, and experience with AOSP customization for embedded systems or consumer electronics. Responsibilities cover the entire software development lifecycle from planning, coding, testing, and deployment to production support including incident management and continuous improvement in technical processes. The engineer will drive initiatives to reduce technical debt and will be involved in strategic roadmap planning. Additional desirable experience includes knowledge of RESTful APIs, cloud computing, messaging systems, asynchronous processing, event-driven and microservices architectures, and a background in payments and risk domains. The position supports a hybrid work model with commuting proximity to the Pune office. GoDaddy values diversity, equity, and inclusion, offering competitive compensation and a broad range of benefits including retirement savings, bonus eligibility, health benefits, employee stock purchase plans, parental leave, and more. The company culture encourages entrepreneurship and supports diverse perspectives, aiming to empower everyday entrepreneurs globally by providing tools and support for online business success. Equal opportunity employment is emphasized with accommodations and assistance available through recruitment teams.