Enterprise Mobile Architect

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Enterprise Mobile Architect to drive the development and implementation of a comprehensive design system across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate will have a robust understanding of software architecture, proven experience in leading design systems, and strong interpersonal skills. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams and leverage emerging technologies in a fast-paced environment, fostering innovation and excellence within the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience as a solution architect or similar role focused on design systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and implementation of design systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Storybook

Chromatic

Zeroheight

Git

Job description

Role: Enterprise Mobile Architect

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom (3 days a week in London)

Responsibilities:

1. Lead the architectural design and implementation of a comprehensive design system to support multiple products and platforms within the organization.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, developers, and stakeholders 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, ensuring consistency, reusability, and maintainability across all applications.
4. Analyze existing systems, tools, and processes to identify opportunities for integration with the design system and streamline workflows.
5. Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and user feedback to drive the evolution of the design system.
6. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams to ensure adherence to design system standards and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.
7. Evaluate third-party libraries, frameworks, and tools for inclusion in the design system ecosystem.
8. Advocate for the adoption of the design system and promote its benefits throughout the organization.
9. Conduct workshops, presentations, and knowledge-sharing sessions to raise awareness among stakeholders.
10. Work 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 a related field; Master’s degree 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 stakeholders.
• Leadership abilities including mentoring, facilitating decision-making, and driving consensus.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities.