airapps - Software Architect - Mobile

London, London Metropolitain Area, UK$145k - $255k6mo ago

In Office Principal EMEA Nonprofit Software Architect Swift Objective-C UIKit Java Kotlin

Requirements

• Around 6+ years of experience in mobile development with a strong architectural mindset. • Deep expertise in iOS development using Swift (Objective-C knowledge is a plus). • Solid understanding of UIKit, SwiftUI, Combine, and other modern iOS frameworks. • Experience with app performance optimization, modularization, and offline-first strategies. • Familiarity with Android development (Kotlin/Java) is a strong plus. • Experience integrating with APIs, handling mobile data storage, caching, and background tasks. • Strong knowledge of App Store submission, mobile security, and compliance guidelines. • Experience with mobile CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and deployment automation. • Strong communication skills and the ability to explain architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical team members. • Passion for clean code, design patterns (MVVM, VIPER, etc.), and scalable architecture.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the mobile architecture strategy, ensuring a scalable and maintainable foundation across projects. • Focus primarily on iOS architecture, libraries, and platform-specific patterns, while maintaining an understanding of Android frameworks. • Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers to ensure architectural decisions align with product goals and user experience. • Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and performance guidelines. • Lead architectural reviews and provide guidance on refactoring and scaling existing mobile applications. • Design APIs, SDKs, and modular components that can be reused across teams. • Guide decisions around third-party libraries, mobile tooling, and build/deployment pipelines. • Partner with backend and cloud teams to ensure seamless integration between mobile apps and services. • Stay current with the latest trends and best practices in mobile architecture, performance, and security. • Mentor mobile engineers and help elevate the team’s technical proficiency.

Benefits

• Apple hardware ecosystem for work. • Top-tier Health and Life Insurance for peace of mind. • Transportation Budget to support your commute needs. • Coverflex benefits package for meal allowances, well-being, and more. • Childcare support. • Air Conference - an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together. • Pension Fund to support your long-term financial planning. • Urban Sports Club membership to keep you active. • Meals 100% free at the hub. • DIVERSITY & INCLUSION • At Air Apps, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We enthusiastically welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe that varied voices and experiences make us stronger. • APPLICATION DISCLAIMER • At Air Apps, we value transparency and integrity in our hiring process. Applicants must submit their own work without any AI-generated assistance. Any use of AI in application materials, assessments, or interviews will result in disqualification.