Key Responsibilities Mobile App Architecture
- Design and define scalable, maintainable, and secure mobile application architectures for both native and cross-platform implementations.
- Lead the evaluation and adoption of appropriate technologies (e.g., Swift, Kotlin, React Native, Flutter) based on project requirements.
- Ensure architectural consistency across projects, balancing innovation with technical feasibility and delivery timelines. Technology Strategy
- Define mobile technology roadmaps and align them with enterprise and client goals.
- Evaluate emerging mobile technologies, frameworks, and patterns for potential adoption in projects.
- Partner with backend and DevOps teams to establish CI/CD pipelines, app monitoring, and release automation for mobile applications.
Platform Expertise
- Provide in-depth technical leadership across iOS (Swift, Objective-C) and Android (Kotlin, Java) ecosystems.
- Guide teams in developing cross-platform applications using frameworks such as Flutter, React Native, or Xamarin.
- Define integration patterns with backend services, APIs, and third-party SDKs. Code Quality & Governance
- Establish coding standards, design principles, and review practices to maintain code quality and performance.
- Implement test automation and enforce unit, integration, and UI testing using frameworks like XCTest, Espresso, or Detox.
- Ensure adherence to security, performance, and compliance best practices. Collaboration & Solutioning
- Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, and backend teams to ensure cohesive and performant user experiences.
- Translate business and design requirements into technical architecture blueprints.
- Participate in pre-sales and solution design discussions to define mobile strategies for clients. Performance, Security & Scalability
- Architect for high performance and responsiveness across devices and operating systems.
- Ensure robust security practices, including encryption, secure data storage, and authentication mechanisms.
- Optimize app size, memory footprint, and network performance. Technical Leadership
- Act as a mobile technology thought leader across engagements, guiding and mentoring teams on modern development practices.
- Support teams in resolving complex technical challenges, performance bottlenecks, and architectural trade-offs.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and reusability. Innovation & Research
- Stay current with emerging mobile trends (AR/VR, AI/ML on-device processing, wearable tech).
- Drive proof-of-concepts (PoCs) to explore new capabilities and evaluate frameworks.
- Advocate best practices for mobile DevOps, cloud integration, and observability. Requirements Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). Experience
- 710 years of experience in mobile application development, with 34 years in architecture or technical leadership roles.
- Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade mobile applications for iOS and Android.
- Strong background in cross-platform development (React Native, Flutter, Xamarin).
- Hands-on experience integrating mobile apps with backend APIs, middleware, and third-party services.
- In-depth understanding of mobile app lifecycle, design patterns (MVC, MVVM, MVP, Clean Architecture), and best practices.
- Familiarity with CI/CD, mobile release pipelines, and app distribution (App Store, Google Play, MDM solutions).
- Strong exposure to mobile performance optimization, troubleshooting, and profiling tools (Instruments, Android Profiler).
- Understanding of UX/UI principles and collaboration with design teams for consistent user experiences. Technical Skills
- Expert in Swift, Kotlin, Objective-C, and Java.
- Proficient in cross-platform frameworks (React Native, Flutter).
- Knowledge of cloud integration (Firebase, AWS, Azure Mobile, GCP).
- Experience with mobile security best practices and data privacy compliance (e.g., GDPR).
- Familiar with Git-based workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and testing frameworks.
- Experience with App Store / Play Store submissions, policies, and troubleshooting. Soft Skills
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong collaboration and communication abilities across distributed teams.
- Ability to mentor, coach, and inspire development teams.
- Highly detail-oriented with a passion for delivering polished, high-quality apps.
- Self-driven and adaptable to fast-paced, client-facing environments. Desirable Skills
- Experience with AR/VR, wearables, or IoT-driven mobile applications.
- Familiarity with machine learning integration (CoreML, TensorFlow Lite).
- Experience in mobile analytics and observability tools (Firebase Analytics, Crashlytics, AppDynamics).
- Exposure to DevOps for mobile automated builds, testing, and deployment pipelines
