Solution Architect with Mobile Architect

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Solution Architect to drive the architectural design and implementation of an innovative design system. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring consistency and scalability across products, while also mentoring development teams and advocating for user-centered design practices. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive leader to influence design across multiple platforms in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a solution architect or similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of design patterns and front-end technologies.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and implementation of the design system.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Storybook

Chromatic

Zeroheight

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Lead the architectural design and implementation of a comprehensive design system to support multiple products and platforms within the organization.
• Collaborate closely 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.
• Conduct thorough analysis of existing systems, tools, and processes to identify opportunities for integration with the design system and streamline workflows.
• Drive the evolution and enhancement of the design system by staying updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and user feedback.
• 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 to assess their suitability for the design system ecosystem.
• Act as a subject matter expert on design system architecture, advocating for its adoption and promoting its benefits throughout the organization.
• Facilitate workshops, presentations, and knowledge-sharing sessions to evangelize the design system and build awareness among stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the DevOps team 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 degree preferred.
• Proven experience as a solution architect or similar role, with a focus on designing and implementing design systems for complex software applications.
• Experience using Storybook, Chromatic, and Zeroheight for design systems.
• Experience creating automation processes for component governance.
• In-depth knowledge of design patterns, UI/UX principles, and front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React Native.
• 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, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including mentoring team members, facilitating decision-making, and driving consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices, including continuous integration, automated testing, and deployment pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with keen attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.