Mobile Architect

Job Description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

As a Mobile Architect, you will define the technical vision and architecture for mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms. You will lead the design and development of hybrid and native mobile solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and optimal performance. This role requires strong leadership, hands-on coding expertise, and strategic involvement in shaping solutions for business challenges.

Must Have:

• Expertise in Ionic Capacitor and Cordova for hybrid apps.
• Strong proficiency in Swift (iOS) and Java (Android).
• Deep understanding of MVC, MVVM, Clean Architecture.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and GraphQL.
• Knowledge of mobile security standards (OWASP Mobile Top 10).
• Hands-on experience with app store submission processes.
• Willingness to work hands-on in development and debugging.
• Knowledge in native applications is highly preferred and close to critical for selection.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Kotlin and Objective-C.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Fastlane, GitHub Actions).
• Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP for mobile backend services.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (Appium, XCTest, Espresso).
• Banking/Financial Services industry knowledge is a strong plus. Tools to be used.
• Jira for project management and issue tracking.
• GitHub for version control and code collaboration. Copilot for AI-assisted coding and productivity.
• CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Fastlane, or GitHub Actions for automated builds and deployments.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Identify potential problem statements and propose innovative, scalable solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Architecture Ownership: Define and document mobile architecture standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Design Governance: Participate in review sessions to approve designs and validate implementation by peers and development teams.
• Hands-On Development: Work hands-on in coding and troubleshooting complex issues when required.
• Integration: Design integrations with backend services, APIs, and third-party SDKs.
• Performance Optimization: Ensure apps are optimized for speed, memory, and battery usage.
• Security: Implement mobile security best practices.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and backend engineers to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams.
• Innovation: Stay current with emerging mobile technologies and trends.