Mobile Architect

Luxoft; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mobile Architect to drive mobile application architecture for iOS and Android. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in mobile development, strong coding practices, and over 10 years of experience. Responsibilities include leading design efforts and mentoring team members. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative product lines in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive common designs across mobile application platforms.
• Implement best practices for code quality and performance.
• Lead complex feature designs.
• Create and maintain estimation frameworks.
• Lead technical evaluations for product scenarios.
• Develop POCs to vet technologies and features.

Skills

Knowledge of latest architecture and design patterns for both Android and iOS

Proficiency in Swift, Kotlin and corresponding frameworks

Knowledge of MQTT protocol

Understanding of architecture principles

Knowledge of local databases for both Android and iOS

Best coding practices for both platforms

Hands-on experience with iOS and Android applications

Experience with enterprise release strategies and security standards

Experience in large projects interfacing with multiple backend systems

Ability to communicate and collaborate

Mentoring and coaching mobile leads and developers

Experience with cloud technologies

10+ years of experience

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leading manufacturer of high-end household appliances, is expanding into new smart product lines. As part of this strategic initiative, a large-scale global program is being implemented across the company's IP portfolio. This includes the development of new embedded software, enhancements to cloud infrastructure, and the creation of innovative interfaces within the mobile application. We're seeking a solid and creative Mobile Architect eager to solve scale problems and work on cutting-edge technologies in mobile development. As an architect, you will be responsible for the architecture of the mobile application for iOS and Android.

Responsibilities

• Drive common designs across mobile application platforms
• Drive best practices for code quality and performance across application platforms
• Lead complex feature designs
• Create and maintain estimation frameworks across platforms
• Lead technical evaluations for Product "what if" scenarios
• Lead/develop POCs to vet out new technologies and/or feature ideas

Skills

Must have

• Concrete knowledge of latest architecture and design patterns for both Android and iOS
• Proficiency in Swift, Kotlin and corresponding frameworks, and tools
• Knowledge of MQTT protocol
• Strong understanding of architecture principles
• Knowledge of local databases for both Android and iOS
• Knowledge of best and latest coding practices for both platforms
• Hands-on experience with iOS and Android applications
• Experience with iOS and Android enterprise release strategies and security standards
• Experience in working on large projects interfacing with multiple backend systems
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with stakeholders across business and technical teams
• Mentoring and coaching mobile application leads and developers
• Experience with cloud technologies
• 10+ years of experience

Nice to have

• AWS Cloud