Technology & Information Architectures - Technology Architect 47027-1

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Mobile Architect to lead the technical direction of our large-scale mobile initiative. As a key member of our architecture team, you will design, develop, and optimize our mobile solutions using React, React Native, and TypeScript, ensuring they are scalable, performant, and aligned with business needs. You will work across multiple teams to define best practices, drive technical excellence, and create a seamless mobile experience across multiple platforms.

POSITION INFO:
Location: Johannesburg, Waterfall Campus
Duration: 6 Months (with possibility to extend)
Industry: Software Engineering & Telco
Start Date: February 2025
End Date: July 2025

Key Responsibilities

• Architect & Design: Define and maintain the overall mobile architecture, ensuring scalable, modular, and maintainable solutions.
• Technology Leadership: Provide technical direction on React Native, React, TypeScript, and mobile best practices. Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends in mobile development.
• Cross-Platform Strategy: Ensure optimal performance and usability across iOS and Android, leveraging React Native efficiently.
• Performance & Security: Drive performance optimizations, security compliance, and code quality standards across mobile applications.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Product Managers, Designers, Developers, and other Architects to ensure alignment with business and technical goals.
• CI/CD & DevOps: Define and implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps strategies for mobile applications.
• Scalability & Maintainability: Establish coding standards, architectural guidelines, and best practices to ensure long-term sustainability of mobile applications.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of mobile development experience, with at least 4+ years in an architectural leadership role.
• Expertise in React Native, React, and TypeScript.
• Strong understanding of iOS and Android platforms, including native integrations when necessary.
• Experience designing microservices, API integrations, and GraphQL/RESTful services for mobile applications.
• Deep knowledge of mobile app security, authentication (OAuth, JWT), and compliance best practices.
• Strong understanding of state management solutions (Redux, Recoil, MobX, or Context API).
• Experience with Cloud & DevOps strategies (Azure, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins).
• Knowledge of testing frameworks and test automation strategies.
• Experience in setting up CI/CD pipelines for mobile applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a deep understanding of performance tuning and debugging tools.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale enterprise mobile applications.
• Familiarity with AI/ML-driven mobile experiences.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum.
• Experience with app store deployment and release management.
• Contributions to open-source projects or tech communities.