Mobile Native Architect (iOS or Android)

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Mobile Native Architect

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Job Title: Mobile Native Architect (iOS or Android)

Location: 5 South Lake Drive, Pasadena, CA 91101 (Only Locals)

Job type: Contract

Visa : OR or H1 (If you have any strong H1s)

Only Locals

Must have Portfolio along with the LinkedIn Profile.

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Mobile Native Architect with 10+ years of mobile development experience, expertise in Swift or Java/Kotlin, and strong leadership skills to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in mobile app development and a proven track record of creating engaging, user-friendly, and reliable mobile applications. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality applications for our clients, ensuring smooth performance and a seamless user experience. The ideal candidate will lead the development of large-scale applications using CLEAN architecture and SOLID principles, create reusable SDKs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance, secure solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

Develop high-quality code for iOS/Android applications, following best practices and coding standards.

Debug and resolve application issues, ensuring smooth and optimal performance.

Implement new technologies to maximize application performance, reliability, and scalability.

Conduct code reviews and maintain documentation to ensure the application's robustness.

Work closely with UX/UI designers to create intuitive user experiences. Participate in Agile/Scrum processes to ensure timely and efficient project delivery.

Requirements:

10+ years of experience in native mobile engineering to deliver robust, scalable solutions for iOS or Android.

Proven experience as a mobile app developer with a portfolio of released applications on the App Store or Google Play.

Strong proficiency in Swift for iOS or Kotlin /Java for Android development.

Familiarity with RESTful APIs, third-party libraries, and integration with backend systems.

Understanding of mobile UX/UI design principles, including responsive design and accessibility.

Experience with version control systems like Git and collaborative development tools.

Hands-on experience in GraphQL - queries, mutations, subscriptions, schema design, and client-side integration (Apollo Client or Relay)

Experience in building, and operating applications in the Cloud (S3, AWS App Sync, etc..)

Analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.

Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Experience with cross-platform development tools such as React Native or Flutter.

Knowledge of cloud services (e.g., Firebase, AWS) and their integration with mobile apps.

Background in agile development methodologies and experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello).

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.

AI/ML FOUNDATIONAL PROFICIENCIES:

AI/LLM Exposure. Familiar with major AI platforms (OpenAI, Anthropic, others) and ability to leverage to enhance products and features.

AI-Assisted Dev Tools. Proficient with coding tools (ChatGPT, Claude, CoPilot, Amazon Q, Cursor, etc).

AI Best Practices. Effective prompt engineering, performance optimization, and secure data handling.

Educational Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

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