Description
Key Responsibilities :
- 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
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).Experience
7 to 10 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.(ref : hirist.tech)
Skills Required
Java, Objective-c, Espresso, Kotlin, Firebase, Git, Gcp, React Native, Flutter, Azure, Swift, Aws