Enterprise Mobile Architect

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

Job summary

A leading company in innovative design solutions is looking for an Enterprise Mobile Architect to lead the design system development. This role involves collaborating with teams, defining architecture principles, and providing mentorship to ensure consistency across multiple products. Based in Sheffield with some travel to London, the position offers a competitive salary aligned with responsibilities and experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a solution architect or similar role, focus on design systems.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles.
• Experience with version control systems and component governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and implementation of design systems.
• Collaborate with teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Storybook

Chromatic

Zeroheight

Job description

Role: Enterprise Mobile Architect

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom (3 days a week in London)

Responsibilities:

1. Lead the architectural design and implementation of a comprehensive design system supporting multiple products and platforms.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into scalable design system solutions.
3. Define and document architecture principles, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency and reusability.
4. Analyze existing systems and tools to identify integration opportunities and streamline workflows.
5. Stay updated on industry trends and user feedback to evolve and enhance the design system.
6. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
7. Evaluate third-party libraries and tools for inclusion in the design system ecosystem.
8. Promote the adoption of the design system within the organization through advocacy and knowledge sharing.
9. Work with DevOps to establish CI/CD pipelines for deployment and maintenance.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field; Master’s preferred.
2. Proven experience as a solution architect or similar role, with a focus on design systems.
3. Experience with Storybook, Chromatic, and Zeroheight.
4. Experience creating automation processes for component governance.
5. Strong understanding of software architecture principles.
6. Experience with version control systems, package managers, and dependency management tools.
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
8. Leadership abilities, including mentoring and facilitating decision-making.
9. Experience with Agile and DevOps practices.
10. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
11. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.