Enterprise Mobile Architect

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Enterprise Mobile Architect to spearhead the design and implementation of a design system supporting multiple products. This role involves collaborating with various teams, providing technical leadership, and advocating for design system adoption, alongside staying updated on industry trends.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a solution architect focusing on design systems.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Storybook

Chromatic

Zeroheight

Git

Job description

Role: Enterprise Mobile Architect

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, 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 and enhancement of the design system.
• 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 for inclusion in the design system ecosystem.
• Advocate for the adoption of the design system within the organization and promote its benefits.
• 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 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, facilitating decision-making, and driving consensus.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.