Mobile Application Architect

Type:
Contract - Salary: open

The Mobile Application Architect will be responsible for:

• Defining the overall technical architecture for the mobile application that is being envisioned
• Defining the technical requirements for the implementation of the mobile solution
• Discussing with the customer technical aspects of the mobile application solution architecture, including the technology used, methodology followed, and devices selected
• Preparing technical solution and architecture documents, artifacts, work products and presentations for the customer
• Taking functional and non-functional requirements, applying architectural acceptance criteria, and producing artifacts describing the logical and physical design of IT solutions scaled for the enterprise
• Developing and applying application architecture methodologies, standards and leading practices
• Reviewing business requirements, strategic goals and objectives, translating these into a technical delivery plan
• Maintaining awareness of new and emerging technologies, providing detailed analysis of capabilities and potential impact on the client’s architectural landscape
• Researching, developing, enforcing patterns and standards, and evaluating technology

The approach adopted within client is:

• Responsive web design as the first choice
• Hybrid native if the above cannot fulfil all requirements
• Native Objective-C, Java (this is the exception though)

• 8+ years experience in architecting solutions for mobility and enterprise applications
• 4+ years experience working with iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, Android, or Windows Mobile platforms
• 3+ years of experience working for a large Consulting or Systems Integration company
• Good experience with design patterns MVC, SOA and programming technologies like C++, JAVA, .NET, HTML 5
• Experience with Web Services, proficiency with REST/JSON and SOAP/XML
• Proven track record of working with offshore development teams and delivery
• Proficient in authoring, editing and presenting technical documents
• Self‑starter, proactive and willing to learn and grow with the business
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong knowledge of modern mobility platforms and frameworks including cross‑platform tools like Phonegap/Cordova, Xamarin, Kony, IBM Worklight, JQuery Mobile, Verivo and Citrix Xen Mobile

The Mobile Architect will be expected to work on multiple tasks and initiatives concurrently and to be able to delegate work if needed. Excellent client‑facing skills are essential; the candidate must be able to communicate fluently in English, both written and verbal, to a wide variety of audiences. The ability to mediate, act decisively and formulate a plan of action is essential.

To succeed in a global workplace, the candidate must be proactive and skilled in building relationships and communicating effectively with colleagues across different geographical and cultural boundaries.