Mobile Application Architect

Audi RED; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Toronto is looking for a Mobile Architect to lead technical strategies and architecture for mobile applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mobile application development and architecture, capable of mentoring teams and influencing technology decisions. This role offers competitive benefits including work-life balance, a remote-first policy, and a collaborative culture. Join a team dedicated to excellence in customer experience and technology-driven solutions.

Benefits

Paid vacation and additional shutdowns

Full health benefits

Work from home allowance

Team bonding events

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in hands-on mobile application development.
• 3+ years of hands-on architecture experience in an architectural or lead role.
• Defined mobile architecture strategies aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams to evaluate and address business and technology requirements.
• Influence platform strategy and architectural direction.
• Guide solution architects and engineers in technical decisions.

Skills

Mobile application development

Architecture experience

Swift for iOS

Kotlin for Android

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology

Tools

REST APIs

GraphQL APIs

Job description

Welcome to Audi RED, a new and exciting opportunity to change the way partners work together. Audi RED is an organization founded on a true partnership between BIMM ManagementGroup, a leading Toronto based digital and technology agency, and Audi, the automotivebrandshaping the future of premium mobility.

Audi RED aims to be the technology center of North America and eventually the globe for Audi’s digital experience ecosystem. It will be the center of excellence, innovation, design, and delivery. Built upon the foundation of a longstanding partnership, and a commitmentto collective growth and success, Audi RED will be the bridge between agency and product, delivering the utmost in customer experience and service design through technologically driven solutions.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking a Mobile Architect who will report to the Director of Architecture and Engineering. This role involves collaborating with internal Audi Red architecture team members and agency partners to evaluate and address business and technology requirements, formulateoptimalpractice solutions, and designstate-of-the-artarchitecture and engineering systems across various business domains. The ideal candidate is a seasoned software engineer with multi-disciplinary architecture experience, who excels in mentoring teams, advocating for clientneeds while adhering to best practices and technical superiority.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach to complex technical challenges.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal form, translating complex technical concepts for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Influence platform strategy, architectural direction, and roadmap decisions throughexpertiseand collaboration, without relying on direct authority.
• Act as a trusted advisor to product, engineering, and leadership teams on mobile architecture, technical strategy, and long-term platform evolution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define business challenges, assess feasibility,establishpriorities, and develop architecture strategies and technology roadmaps.
• Prototype, evaluate, andvalidatetechnology solutions independently and collaboratively to inform architectural decisions.
• Provide informed perspectives on emerging technologies and architectural options to business and technology leaders.
• Identify, recommend, and drive modernization opportunities across platforms and clientsolutions.
• Guide solution architects and engineers in technical decision-making, ensuring alignmentwith architectural standards and engineering best practices across partner agencies.
• Design and implementsophisticated, scalable technology solutions to address complex, multi-domain, and multi-industry challenges.
• Oversee agency partner execution and activelyparticipatein clientarchitecture forums to ensure alignment, quality, and delivery excellence.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in hands-on mobile application development
• 3+ years of hands-on architecture experience in an architectural or leadrolepreferably inenterpriseorganization.
• Experience with native mobile languages (Swift for iOS, Kotlin for Android)
• Defined, evolved, and governed mobile architecture strategies aligned with businessobjectives, platform roadmaps, andenterprisetechnology standards.
• Provided architectural leadership across multiple mobile engineering teams, ensuring consistency, interoperability, and long-term technical alignment.
• Partnered closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, backend engineers, and fellow architects to deliver scalable, secure, and user-centric mobile solutions.
• Designed modular, reusable mobile architecturesenablingfaster development, easier maintenance, and improved team autonomy.
• Led architecture reviews, resolved cross-team dependencies, and addressed architectural risks across iOS, Android, and cross-platform solutions.
• Translated business and product requirements into high-level designs, architecture diagrams, and detailed technical blueprints.
• Oversaw integration of mobile applications with backend services, REST andGraphQLAPIs, and third-party systems to ensure seamless data flow and performance.
• Applied mobile security best practices including secure authentication, encryption, vulnerability management, and regulatory compliance.
• Championed performance optimization techniques covering memory management, network efficiency, responsiveness, and battery usage.
• Established and improved CI/CD pipelines, enabling reliable builds, automated testing, and streamlined app store releases.
• Mentored senior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, architectural guidance, and continuous improvementinitiatives.
• Evaluated and recommended emerging mobile technologies, frameworks, and tools to support long-term platform evolution.
• Maintained clear architectural documentation to support knowledge sharing and consistency across teams.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology or similar field
• Experience working in a large global developmentecosystem

What We Offer

• Work Life Balance: Paid vacation andadditionalshutdowns around holidays to allow us to reset and recharge so we come back better for our customers.
• Benefits: We offer premium full health benefits, so you get the coverage you need, as well as a work from home set up allowance to get youcomfy.
• Culture:We’repassionate about working collaboratively, bonding through team events, and most importantly having fun.
• We’reremote first, but love connecting and collaborating in-office.If you are an in-office creature, enjoy ourbeautiful sharedoffice space in the heart of Downtown Toronto.

Audi RED is committed to providing an environmentthat is inclusive and accessible. We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employmentwithout discrimination. Please let us know if accommodation for the recruitment/interview process isrequiredand we will work with you to make sure your needs are met.