Mobile Application Architect

PSG Global Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT recruitment firm is seeking a Mobile Architect in Houston, Texas. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in application architecture and mobile development on both iOS and Android platforms. Responsibilities include defining technical architecture, ensuring solution consistency, and leading project resources. The position requires excellent knowledge of Objective C, Java, and design tools like Photoshop. Join this dynamic team to drive innovative mobile applications in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in application architecture, design & development.
• Extensive knowledge of iOS and Android native development.
• Experience with design tools like Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Excellent knowledge in Objective C and Java.
• Experienced in app store submissions and management.

Responsibilities

• Define technical architecture for mobile applications.
• Ensure consistency of mobile solutions across projects.
• Prepare technical documents and presentations.
• Coordinate design integrity among system elements.
• Perform technical risk management.

Skills

Application architecture

iOS development

Android development

Design strategy

Project management

Objective C

Java

Angular

Bootstrap

JQuery Mobile

Communication skills

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Android Studio

Apple Xcode

Job description

Computer Futures is a leading IT recruitment consultancy, specialising in placing IT experts in permanent and contract roles across Asia, Europe and the US.

With a proven track record in IT recruitment, we enjoy success within all sectors and business types, placing a candidate every 38 minutes. From single job vacancies to large-scale projects, our proficiency in providing exceptional professionals across the board has carved our reputation as a secure and significant supplier partner.

A robust and financially strong business we have grown organically from our first office in London in 1986, to 18 offices in Europe; including Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Edinburgh, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich and Paris as well as one office in San Francisco and Tokyo.

Gaining market share, year-on-year, we have the largest client base of any IT recruitment business across Europe. We work with a range of clients, from SMEs to large multi-nationals and high-profile names.

Passionate about recruitment, our 350+ specialist IT recruitment consultants’ priority is to secure the right person for the right role, within a specified timeframe and budget. Through Computer Futures’ methodology, our consultants – who focus on a specific IT technical market and geographical area - create a bespoke service to meet our individual clients’ recruitment needs.

Job Description

Seeking a Mobile Architect to focus on development and maintenance of enterprise, heavily transactional mobile applications. Environment is fast paced, production driven, and deadline oriented.

• Participates in defining the overall technical architecture for the mobile application that is being envisioned with the customer.
• Ensures appropriate consistency of mobile solutions, systems and architecture across multiple areas and projects.
• Prepares technical solution and architecture documents, artifacts, work products and presentations for the customer.
• Coordinates design integrity among system elements as they are being developed; recognize when interface impacts might occur and taking early action to avoid problems.
• Performs technical risk management at the product or system level.
• Assists in resource coordination and leads project resources across multiple projects.
• Assists in quotes for RFPs and/or assists with RFP content.
• Coordinates work with, and acts as a liaison to, mobile vendors.
• Represents the technical team in front of prospects/customers towards acquiring new projects.
• Reviews technical aspects of mobile applications solution architecture, including the technology used, methodology followed, and devices selected with executives and management.
• Continual review of current apps for current and upcoming mobile standards, with recommendations on how to move forward in technology.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of industry experience in application architecture, design & development.
• Extensive knowledge of iOS and Android native development a must.
• Must be able to drive a design strategy in a large enterprise environment.
• Must have independently designed and developed mobile applications.
• Must maintain a portfolio of working applications for review.
• Working knowledge of design tools including Photoshop, Illustrator.
• Candidate should be familiar with, and be capable of discussing, the differences between competing.
• Excellent knowledge in Objective C and Java.
• Should be well versed in front end development, Java stack, Angular, Boot Strap, Jquery Mobile.
• Excellent knowledge of Android Studio and Apple Xcode.
• Experienced in app store submissions and management.
• Experienced in MDM processes.
• Experience with stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of Omniture and other tracking software a plus.
• Corporate, mobile partner, and vendor agency experience a considerable plus.
• Skills:
  • Demonstrate ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, effectively manage priorities and communicate progress.
  • Deliver fresh ideas and diversity in development approach.
  • Ability to work in large team environment.
  • Excellent communication verbal and written.
• Equivalent work experience: 8+ years of industry experience in mobile development, application.

Additional Information

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