Enterprise Mobile Architect

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech sector is seeking an Enterprise Mobile Architect to lead architectural design and implement a comprehensive design system. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, providing technical leadership, and ensuring alignment with industry trends. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s in Computer Science, extensive experience as a solution architect, and a keen understanding of design systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field; Master's preferred.
• Proven experience as a solution architect with design systems.
• Strong understanding of version control and package managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead design system architectural design and implementation.
• Collaborate with teams to translate requirements into solutions.
• Mentor development teams and advocate for design system adoption.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Software Architecture Principles

Agile Practices

DevOps Practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

Storybook

Chromatic

Zeroheight

Job description

Role: Enterprise Mobile Architect

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom (3 days a week in London)

Responsibilities:

1. Lead the architectural design and implementation of a comprehensive design system supporting multiple products and platforms.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into scalable design system solutions.
3. Define and document architecture principles, guidelines, and best practices for the design system.
4. Analyze existing systems and tools to identify integration opportunities and streamline workflows.
5. Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and user feedback to evolve the design system.
6. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
7. Evaluate third-party libraries and tools for inclusion in the design system ecosystem.
8. Advocate for the adoption and benefits of the design system organization-wide.
9. Conduct workshops, presentations, and knowledge-sharing sessions to promote the design system.
10. Work with DevOps to establish CI/CD pipelines for deployment and maintenance.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
2. Proven experience as a solution architect or similar role, especially with design systems.
3. Experience with Storybook, Chromatic, Zeroheight, and automation processes for component governance.
4. Strong understanding of software architecture principles.
5. Experience with version control, package managers, and dependency management tools.
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Leadership abilities including mentoring and facilitating decision-making.
8. Experience with Agile and DevOps practices.
9. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
10. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.