Principal Mobile Architect

PayPal•San Jose, CA

13d

About The Position

Increases results & effectiveness of all software engineers in a large domain Sets the technology roadmap for a domain Adapts their role to the need, selecting the most effective means of realizing their technical goals Exercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments and takes initiative to achieve results Handles ambiguous and unfamiliar situations and uses creativity to deliver decisive resolutions Uses discovery & exploratory research, not being limited to technical domains, to make successful decisions Identifies themes & trends that span projects and teams, and finds broadly impactful opportunities for improvement Uses professional savvy to determine when industry-standard solutions can be adopted, versus when a problem space warrants a novel solution (“build/buy”) Mentor others as a means of propagating technical influence, and to enhance the performance of their organization Architectural Design: Design and implement the overall architecture for our mobile applications, ensuring scalability, performance, maintainability, and security. This includes defining the technical stack, choosing appropriate frameworks and libraries, and establishing coding standards and best practices. Cross-Platform Development: Lead the development of cross-platform applications using frameworks like React Native, Flutter, or similar technologies, targeting both iOS and Android platforms. Native Development (iOS & Android): Provide expertise and guidance on native iOS (Swift/Objective-C) and Android (Kotlin/Java) development when needed for platform-specific features or performance optimization. Technical Leadership: Mentor and guide mobile developers, providing technical expertise, code reviews, and fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing. Technology Evaluation: Research and evaluate new mobile technologies, frameworks, and tools to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation. Performance Optimization: Identify and address performance bottlenecks, optimize application speed and memory usage, and ensure a smooth and responsive user experience. Testing & Quality Assurance: Collaborate with QA teams to develop and implement comprehensive testing strategies, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, bug-free applications. Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and deliver solutions that meet business needs. Code Reviews: Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to standards, and best practices. Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation related to the mobile architecture, development processes, and best practices. Staying Current: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in mobile technology and development.

Requirements

10+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Extensive Mobile Development Experience: Proven experience of 14+ years in designing, developing, and deploying mobile applications on both iOS and Android platforms.
Cross-Platform Expertise: Strong understanding and experience with cross-platform mobile development frameworks (e.g., React Native, Flutter).
Native Mobile Development Expertise: Solid understanding of native iOS (Swift/Objective-C) and Android (Kotlin/Java) development, including platform-specific features and best practices.
Architectural Patterns: Deep understanding of mobile architectural patterns (e.g., MVVM, MVP, Clean Architecture) and their application.
API Integration: Experience with RESTful APIs, web services, and cloud API technologies like API Gateways.
Devops: Good understanding of mobile devops practices and expertise in tools such as Github, Jenkins, Github actions, Fastlane, Testflight, Firebase suite etc. Must be able to develop automation scripts and pipelines. Good understanding of containerization technologies like Docker, Kubernetes etc. Able to write Dockerfiles and Helm charts
Cloud: Exposure to AWS cloud services like API Gateways, EKS, Eventbridge, Kinesis streams, RDS, Dynamodb etc. Able to understand cloud architecture and ideate confidently
Performance Optimization: Expertise in identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks in mobile applications. Exposure to APM and monitoring technologies such as Datadog, Cloudwatch, Firebase etc
Testing & Debugging: Proficiency in mobile testing frameworks and debugging tools.
Version Control: Experience with Github and other version control systems.
Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
Excellent Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues.
Leadership Skills: Ability to mentor and guide other developers, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of mobile security best practices.
Experience with UI/UX design principles.
Contributions to open-source mobile projects.

Responsibilities

Design and implement the overall architecture for our mobile applications, ensuring scalability, performance, maintainability, and security.
Lead the development of cross-platform applications using frameworks like React Native, Flutter, or similar technologies, targeting both iOS and Android platforms.
Provide expertise and guidance on native iOS (Swift/Objective-C) and Android (Kotlin/Java) development when needed for platform-specific features or performance optimization.
Mentor and guide mobile developers, providing technical expertise, code reviews, and fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Research and evaluate new mobile technologies, frameworks, and tools to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
Identify and address performance bottlenecks, optimize application speed and memory usage, and ensure a smooth and responsive user experience.
Collaborate with QA teams to develop and implement comprehensive testing strategies, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, bug-free applications.
Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and deliver solutions that meet business needs.
Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to standards, and best practices.
Create and maintain technical documentation related to the mobile architecture, development processes, and best practices.
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in mobile technology and development.