Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) Architect

  • Natick, MA
  • Posted 1 day ago | Updated 1 day ago

Overview

On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Long Term

Skills

Kotlin Multiplatform Architect
KMP
KMM

Job Details

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) Architect to lead the modernization and transformation of our cross-platform mobile ecosystem. This role requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and hands-on engineering capabilities to unify Android, iOS, and backend integrations within a scalable Kotlin Multiplatform architecture.

As a senior technology leader, you will define the architectural vision, establish engineering standards, mentor cross-functional teams, and collaborate closely with product and design partners to deliver high-performance, best-in-class mobile applications.

Key Responsibilities Architecture & Strategy

  • Define and own the Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) strategy and long-term architecture roadmap.

  • Lead technical steering committees, architecture reviews, and cross-functional planning.

  • Identify emerging technologies to future-proof the mobile tech stack.

  • Architect and implement scalable KMP solutions across Android and iOS.

  • Establish coding standards, architecture blueprints, reusable shared modules, and best practices.

Hands-On Development

  • Write production-quality code using Kotlin, Compose Multiplatform, SwiftUI, and related tools.

  • Drive modularization of networking, storage, and shared business logic using Ktor, SQLDelight, shared ViewModels, etc.

  • Support migration of existing Android/iOS features into unified multiplatform modules.

  • Establish performance benchmarks, observability, and automated quality checks.

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Mentor and coach Android, iOS, and Backend engineers transitioning into KMP.

  • Work closely with product and design teams to deliver strong, intuitive user experiences.

  • Conduct architecture walkthroughs, design reviews, and code reviews.

  • Setup and maintain lightweight CI/CD pipelines and quality gates suitable for a fast-moving team.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 10+ years of software engineering experience (Android and/or iOS).

  • 5+ years of hands-on Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP/KMM) experience.

  • Strong Kotlin expertise including coroutines, Gradle, Ktor, SQLDelight.

  • Deep knowledge of Android/iOS platforms, modern UI frameworks (Jetpack Compose & SwiftUI).

  • Experience with REST APIs, offline storage, sync mechanisms, and app architecture patterns.

  • Proven ability to build and release mobile apps end-to-end.

  • Experience leading large-scale architecture modernization initiatives.

  • Excellent communication, technical leadership, and mentoring skills.

  • Ability to solve complex architectural challenges and provide scalable solutions.

  • Startup mindset-ability to prioritize, move fast, and deliver with minimal process.

Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Experience rolling out KMP at scale in a production environment.

  • Strong understanding of system performance, observability, and distributed systems.

  • Prior experience in high-growth or modernization programs.

Success Metrics

  • Unified KMP shared codebase powering both Android and iOS.

  • Achieve 60 70% business logic reuse across platforms.

  • Accelerated release cycles (biweekly or faster).

  • Strong cross-platform collaboration replacing siloed development.

  • Mobile ecosystem becomes scalable, maintainable, and future-ready.

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