Client: Photon
Position: Technical Architect - Mobile & Web
Location: Dallas, TX (Onsite)
Duration: Contract OR Full time
We are seeking a highly experienced and solution-oriented Technical Architect Mobile & Web to define, design, and implement the architecture of modern web and mobile applications. You ll play a strategic role in leading technology decisions, frameworks, and scalable systems that power cross-platform experiences.
You will work closely with engineering leads, product managers, UX/UI teams, and DevOps to ensure performance, security, and maintainability across platforms while driving innovation and technical excellence.
Key Responsibilities: Architecture & Design:
Design and document scalable, maintainable, and secure mobile and web application architectures.
Define architectural standards, best practices, and technical strategies for both platforms.
Lead selection and integration of front-end and back-end frameworks, libraries, and APIs.
Evaluate and implement mobile-first, responsive, and cross-platform design strategies.
Leadership & Collaboration:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, QA, UX/UI, DevOps) to align technical decisions with business goals.
Guide and mentor development teams on architectural principles, coding practices, and performance optimization.
Conduct architectural reviews, code reviews, and technical audits.
Serve as a technical escalation point for complex issues and system bottlenecks.
Development & Integration:
Lead or contribute to proof of concepts (POCs), system integrations, and performance optimization.
Define CI/CD strategies, code structure, and repository standards.
Ensure seamless integration between front-end, mobile, backend systems, and cloud infrastructure.
Security, Performance & Compliance:
Enforce security best practices across mobile and web apps (e.g., OWASP, SSL, secure storage).
Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability.
Stay current on emerging technologies, frameworks, and trends in mobile/web development.
Required Skills & Technologies: Mobile Development:
Expertise in native iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin) or cross-platform frameworks like or React Native
Experience with mobile SDKs, push notifications, device storage, and offline capabilities
Web Development:
Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, React.js, Next.js, Angular, or Vue.js
Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, Web APIs, and responsive design
Backend & APIs:
Experience with RESTful and GraphQL APIs
Knowledge of Node.js, .NET, Java, or Python for server-side logic
Database experience: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, or Firebase
DevOps & Cloud:
Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform cloud platforms
CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Bitrise, Fastlane)
Containerization tools like Docker, and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
Architecture & Tools:
Microservices architecture, API gateways, and service orchestration
Experience with version control (Git), Agile methodologies, and Jira/Confluence
Strong documentation and architectural diagramming tools (e.g., Lucidchart, Draw.io, PlantUML)
Qualifications:
8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3+ years in a technical/architectural leadership role
Proven experience designing and delivering large-scale, high-performance mobile and web applications
Strong understanding of software architecture patterns (MVC, MVVM, Clean Architecture)
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Bachelor's or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
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