Job Description
Contract: 12 Months Day Rate: £500 per day (Outside IR35) Clearance: SC Eligible Sector: UK Public Sector Location: Fully Remote (UK-based) Start Date: ASAP
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Mobile Architect to support a large-scale public sector digital transformation programme. The successful candidate will lead mobile solution architecture across iOS and Android, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing mobile services.
This is a key role within a modern engineering environment, working closely with product teams, developers, and senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the end-to-end mobile architecture across iOS and Android platforms.
* Define architectural standards, best practices, and technical direction.
* Work closely with development teams to ensure architectural alignment and technical quality.
* Provide guidance on native mobile frameworks, patterns, APIs, and tooling.
* Ensure solutions meet public sector standards around security, compliance, and performance .
* Contribute to high-level design documents, technical roadmaps, and solution governance.
* Participate in architectural reviews and advise on technical risks and decisions.
* Support continuous improvement, automation, and modernisation of mobile delivery pipelines.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Proven experience as a Mobile Architect, Lead Mobile Engineer, or similar senior role.
* Strong hands-on background in iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin/Java) .
* Expertise in designing scalable, secure mobile platforms.
* Deep understanding of mobile development patterns, CI/CD, APIs, SDKs, and cloud-integrated mobile solutions.
* Experience working on large digital programmes (public sector or enterprise).
* Ability to produce high-quality architectural documentation.
* Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Desirable Experience
* Previous work within the UK Public Sector or government digital programmes.
* Understanding of WCAG accessibility, GDS standards, or secure mobile delivery.
* Experience integrating mobile apps with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
* Knowledge of mobile security models, encryption, and identity management.
Additional Information
* Outside IR35
* 12-month engagement with potential extension
* Remote with occasional travel (if required)