Enterprise Mobile Architect

JR United Kingdom; Norwich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK seeks a Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of a robust design system. This role involves cross-functional collaboration, technical mentorship, and continual evolution of the design principles. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with a robust academic background in computer science or engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing design systems for complex software applications.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and implementation of a comprehensive design system.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into design solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Storybook

Chromatic

Zeroheight

Git

Job description

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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.