Enterprise Mobile Architect

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

Job summary

A leading company in the technology sector is seeking an Enterprise Mobile Architect to lead the architectural design and implementation of a comprehensive design system. This role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure the design system's consistency and maintainability. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have significant experience in software architecture and design systems, with a strong emphasis on leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a solution architect focusing on design systems.
• Experience creating automation processes for component governance.
• Leadership abilities to mentor and facilitate decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and implementation of a design system.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for scalable solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to teams.

Skills

Software architecture principles

Automation processes

Design systems

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Storybook

Chromatic

Zeroheight

Git

Job description

Role: Enterprise Mobile Architect

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom (3 days a week in London)

Responsibilities:

• Lead the architectural design and implementation of a comprehensive design system to support multiple products and platforms within the organization.
• Collaborate 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.
• Analyze existing systems, tools, and processes to identify opportunities for integration with the design system and streamline workflows.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and user feedback to drive the evolution of the design system.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams to ensure adherence to design system standards and foster collaboration and innovation.
• Evaluate third-party libraries, frameworks, and tools for inclusion in the design system ecosystem.
• Advocate for the adoption of the design system and promote its benefits throughout the organization.
• Conduct workshops, presentations, and knowledge-sharing sessions to build awareness among stakeholders.
• Collaborate with DevOps 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 preferred.
• Proven experience as a solution architect or similar role, focusing on designing and implementing design systems for complex applications.
• Experience with 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 for collaborating with teams and presenting to non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership abilities to mentor team members and facilitate decision-making.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.