Mobile Technical Architect

Randstad NV; City Of London; Remote; GBP 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad NV is seeking a Mobile Technical Architect to lead the engineering and architecture of mobile apps and SDKs that communicate with hardware. You will bridge business vision to execution, guiding solutions from scoping through to global launch, ensuring scalable, secure codebases.

You will mentor senior developers, work with product owners, QA, firmware teams, and stakeholders within Agile squads to deliver robust mobile platforms.

Qualifications

• Shaping mobile tech that links with hardware or regulated devices.
• Specialisation in native iOS or Android.
• Background in wireless device communication via short-range protocols.
• Experience structuring modular mobile SDKs and calling low-level libraries.
• End-to-end delivery from concept to international store releases.
• Strong consulting instincts to advise client leadership.

Responsibilities

• Architect core mobile systems with native apps and cloud touchpoints.
• Bridge mobile and hardware with wireless communication pipelines.
• Drive scoping, feasibility, and milestone planning.
• Uphold engineering rigour: reviews, security, performance, tests.
• Coordinate across product, QA, firmware, and enterprise stakeholders in Agile squads.
• Provide technical guidance and unblock blockers for teams.

Skills

Native iOS

Native Android

Wireless device communication

Modular mobile SDKs

End-to-end delivery

Consulting with clients

Tools

Mobile SDKs

Low-level libraries

Agile

Job description

Mobile Technical Architect

Remote

Permanent Role

£80,000 / year

A leading digital consultancy is seeking a Mobile Technical Architect to spearhead the engineering and architecture of cutting‑edge mobile apps and SDKs that communicate directly with smart, connected hardware.

In this position, you will serve as the technical authority between business vision and hands‑on execution. You will guide solutions from initial scoping and client advisory sessions right through to worldwide commercial launch, keeping codebases resilient, bulletproof, and built for massive scale.

Responsibilities

• Architect Core Systems: Map out the high‑level blueprints for native apps, reusable developer kits, and their cloud backend touchpoints.
• Bridge Mobile & Hardware: Build dependable, low‑latency communication pipelines between smart devices and external equipment using short‑range wireless protocols.
• Drive Scoping & Feasibility: Unpack business goals, evaluate technical constraints, produce clear solution designs, and scope realistic project milestones.
• Uphold Engineering Rigour: Champion modern development habits across code reviews, security guardrails, performance profiling, and test automation.
• Coordinate Across Disciplines: Work alongside product owners, QA specialists, firmware developers, and key enterprise stakeholders within Agile squads.
• Technical Guidance: Coach senior and mid‑level developers, resolving complex technical blockers and tackling root‑cause system bottlenecks.

Essential Skill

• Proven experience shaping mobile tech that links up with physical hardware, smart consumer tech, or regulated devices.
• Deep specialisation in either native iOS or Android,
• Practical background establishing wireless device communication via short‑range protocols (e.g. low‑power wireless networks).
• Skilled in structuring modular mobile SDKs and calling low‑level libraries from native codebases.
• End‑to‑end delivery exposure, taking digital products from early concept through to international store releases.
• Strong consulting instincts with the confidence to advise client leadership and guide distributed delivery squads.

Remote | Permanent Role | £80,000

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