Enterprise Mobile Architect

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

Job summary

A leading company in the technology sector is seeking an experienced Enterprise Mobile Architect. This role involves leading the design and implementation of a comprehensive design system while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance product interfaces. The ideal candidate should have a solid background in software architecture and excellent leadership capabilities, with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This position is based in Preston with part of the work conducted in London.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a solution architect or similar role focusing on complex applications.
• Experience creating automation processes for component governance.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles and Agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and implementation of a design system.
• Collaborate with teams to develop scalable design solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Storybook

Chromatic

Zeroheight

Git

Job description

Role: Enterprise Mobile Architect

Location: Preston, Lancashire, 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 develop scalable design system solutions.
• Define and document architecture principles, guidelines, and best practices for the design system to ensure consistency, reusability, and maintainability.
• 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 evolve and enhance the design system.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams to ensure adherence to standards and foster collaboration and innovation.
• Evaluate third-party libraries, frameworks, and tools for inclusion in the design system ecosystem.
• Promote the adoption and benefits of the design system throughout the organization as a subject matter expert.
• Facilitate workshops, presentations, and knowledge-sharing sessions to raise awareness among stakeholders.
• Collaborate with DevOps to establish CI/CD pipelines and automation for deployment and maintenance of the design system.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field; Master’s preferred.
• Proven experience as a solution architect or similar role, focusing on design systems for complex applications.
• Experience with Storybook, Chromatic, and Zeroheight.
• 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 collaboration and presenting technical concepts.
• Leadership abilities, including mentoring and facilitating decision-making.
• Experience with Agile and DevOps practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.