Technical Architect_New York

Photon Career Site

132d • $64,000 - $224,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Frontend Technical Architect with deep expertise in React Native to lead the architecture and delivery of a scalable, high-performance POS platform across multiple device types—including Android-based PAX E700 terminals and softPOS (mobile/tablet) solutions. This onsite role is critical to aligning design decisions with business goals, enabling reusability across platforms, and supporting multi-track development teams.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software development experience, with 4+ years in React Native.
• Proven experience as a Frontend or Mobile Architect for enterprise-grade applications (ideally in retail or fintech).
• Deep understanding of React Native architecture, native module integration, and platform-specific adaptations (Android/iOS).
• Strong experience designing apps that work in offline/online modes, sync with APIs, and operate on Android-based POS devices.
• Familiarity with common POS hardware interfaces (e.g., EMV reader, printer, barcode scanner).
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, JSON payload design, and integration with backend/BFF services.
• Experience with PAX E700, Sunmi, or similar Android-based smart POS devices.
• Exposure to TypeScript, Redux/MobX, and mobile CI/CD workflows.
• Familiarity with usability testing pipelines, accessibility standards, and test automation frameworks like Detox or Appium.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the frontend architecture strategy for a modular React Native-based POS system across multiple platforms (PAX E700, Android/iOS).
• Provide architectural direction for reusable components, shared libraries, platform-specific overrides, and device-level integrations (e.g., printer, scanner, card reader).
• Collaborate with UX, backend architects, product owners, and QA to align technical design with functional goals.
• Support frontend development teams with code reviews, scaffolding, performance optimization, and best practices.
• Drive key technical decisions including state management, offline sync patterns, API contract structure, and testing strategy.
• Ensure the application meets high standards for performance, accessibility, security, and maintainability.
• Help guide platform-specific adjustments for hardware constraints (e.g., limited memory, screen sizes, peripheral behavior on PAX).
• Document architectural decisions, design guidelines, and technical runbooks.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Variable pay/incentives.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees