Application Architect (Android)

Applaudo; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 279,000 - 390,600; Part time

Job summary

Applaudo is seeking an experienced Application Architect to design enterprise-grade mobile solutions in São Paulo, Brazil. In this role, you will define technical architectures that balance scalability, security, and maintainability while leading engineering teams towards effective architectural decisions.

Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience in software and application architecture, with strong skills in Android development using Kotlin. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Application, Software, or Mobile Architecture.
• Strong experience with Android (Kotlin) and enterprise mobile solutions.
• Familiarity with middleware architecture patterns.
• Strong knowledge of API orchestration and security best practices.
• English proficiency (B2 or higher).

Responsibilities

• Define application architecture and technical requirements for mobile solutions.
• Design secure, scalable Android application architectures.
• Establish standards for resiliency and error handling.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Product, Engineering, and UX/UI.
• Drive continuous improvement in architecture and performance.

Skills

Application Architecture

Android (Kotlin)

API Orchestration

Middleware Architecture

Mobile Security Best Practices

Stakeholder Management

English proficiency (B2 or higher)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MDM Platforms

Kiosk Mode

Job description

You are an Application Architect with strong experience designing enterprise-grade mobile solutions and defining technical architectures that balance scalability, security, maintainability, and user experience. You are comfortable translating business requirements into architecture decisions, defining integration patterns, and establishing technical standards across complex application ecosystems.

You bring deep expertise in Android architecture, middleware design, API orchestration, security, and enterprise mobility solutions. You thrive in environments where you can influence technical direction, guide engineering teams, and ensure architecture decisions support both current and future business needs.

You enjoy collaborating with stakeholders, engineering teams, and business leaders to define requirements, establish architectural roadmaps, and deliver robust mobile solutions that meet enterprise standards for reliability, accessibility, and security.

• Note: this role operates under a2-month contractor model.

You Bring to Applaudo the Following Competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (preferred), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of experience in software architecture, application architecture, or mobile architecture roles.
• Proven experience defining application architecture and technical requirements for enterprise mobile solutions.
• Experience designing middleware architectures, including BFF (Backend for Frontend), app proxy, and API orchestration patterns.
• Strong understanding of API aggregation, error normalization, fallback responses, and graceful degradation strategies.
• Experience designing caching strategies and performance optimization mechanisms for mobile applications.
• Experience integrating and managing Android devices through MDM platforms and Kiosk Mode implementations.
• Strong knowledge of mobile security best practices, sensitive data protection, and OWASP Mobile Top 10 recommendations.
• Familiarity with WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards and inclusive design principles.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• English proficiency (B2 or higher).

You Will Be Accountable for the Following Responsibilities:

• Define application architecture, technical requirements, and integration standards for enterprise mobile solutions.
• Design secure, scalable, and maintainable Android application architectures using Kotlin.
• Define middleware and API orchestration strategies, including BFF, app proxy, aggregation, and integration patterns.
• Establish architecture standards for resiliency, caching, error handling, fallback responses, and graceful degradation.
• Design and govern MDM and Kiosk Mode strategies to support enterprise device management requirements.
• Define security standards and architecture controls aligned with OWASP Mobile and enterprise security requirements.
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards, data protection requirements, and enterprise architecture guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, UX/UI, and business stakeholders to align architecture decisions with business objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance throughout implementation and delivery phases.
• Review solution designs and ensure adherence to architecture standards and best practices.
• Document architecture decisions, technical requirements, and solution designs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to architecture, performance, scalability, and maintainability.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Application, Software, or Mobile Architecture.
• Strong experience with Android (Kotlin) and enterprise mobile solutions.
• Experience with MDM, Kiosk Mode, and middleware architecture patterns.
• Strong knowledge of API orchestration, security, and scalability best practices.
• English proficiency (B2 or higher).