Enterprise Mobile Architect

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech sector seeks a Solution Architect to spearhead the design and implementation of a comprehensive design system across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in architecture principles and demonstrate skills in collaboration and leadership, supporting an innovative development culture within the organization. This role offers an opportunity to drive impactful design solutions while mentoring cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a solution architect or similar role focused on design systems.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills to present technical concepts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and implementation of a comprehensive design system.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into solutions.
• Drive the evolution and enhancement of the design system based on industry trends.

Skills

Software architecture principles

Communication

Problem-solving

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Git

Storybook

Chromatic

Zeroheight

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• Lead the architectural design and implementation of a comprehensive design system to support multiple products and platforms within the organization.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, developers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into scalable design system solutions.

• Define and document architecture principles, guidelines, and best practices for the design system, ensuring consistency, reusability, and maintainability across all applications.

• Conduct thorough analysis of existing systems, tools, and processes to identify opportunities for integration with the design system and streamline workflows.

• Drive the evolution and enhancement of the design system by staying updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and user feedback.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams to ensure adherence to design system standards and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.

• Evaluate third-party libraries, frameworks, and tools to assess their suitability for inclusion in the design system ecosystem.

• Act as a subject matter expert on design system architecture, advocating for its adoption and promoting its benefits throughout the organization.

• Facilitate workshops, presentations, and knowledge-sharing sessions to evangelize the design system and build awareness among stakeholders.

• Collaborate with the DevOps team to establish CI/CD pipelines and automation processes for efficient deployment and maintenance of the design system.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.

• Proven experience as a solution architect or similar role, with a focus on designing and implementing design systems for complex software applications.

• Experience using Storybook, Chromatic and Zeroheight for design systems

• Experience creating automation processes for component governance

• Strong understanding of software architecture principles.

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), package managers, and dependency management tools.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the ability to mentor team members, facilitate decision-making, and drive consensus among diverse stakeholders.

• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices, including continuous integration, automated testing, and deployment pipelines.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.

• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.