Job Title: Mobile App Technical Architect
Location: Nottingham
Contract: Perm
Recruiter: Noaman Hussain
About the role
We are looking for a App Technical Architect to join our team and lead the design and development of our mobile applications. You will design the overall architecture of the app, ensuring quality engineering, scalability, maintainability, and performance. You will support IT project delivery, acting as the bridge between Product development functions and technical delivery teams. You will have experience in mobile app architecture, an understanding of multiple technologies, and the ability to create scalable and robust solutions. As an Application Architect, you will work with our Solution Architects, Developers, Product Managers, and other stakeholders to ensure our mobile apps meet the highest standards of quality and performance.
Main responsibilities:
* Design and oversee the architecture of IOS and Android mobile applications, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and maintainable.
* Collaborate with architecture and development teams to implement architectural solutions and provide technical guidance.
* Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure the highest quality product platform.
* Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
* Identify and address technical risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.
* Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our mobile apps remain competitive.
* Mentor and support development teams, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
* Define a Software Currency Roadmap to show how we will keep modules and libraries up to date.
* Be the person who is accountable (or responsible) for the Application Architecture (i.e. they are the person who has the last say on how the apps are structured)
* Define Patterns, Standards & Principles relating to the application being covered and get approval at the relevant authority
* Be an approver of solution designs feeding into the Mobile App project delivery teams
What you'll need to have
These are the essential skills or experience needed to succeed in this role.
* Recognised qualification in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
* Experience as a Technical Architect or similar role in mobile app development.
* Technical background with hands-on experience in mobile app development (iOS, Android, or cross-platform).
* Understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns.
* Experience with cloud services and backend integration.
* Experience with Platform Android Languages; Kotlin, Java and Tools; Android Studio, Jetpack libraries
* Experience with Platform IOS Languages; Swift, Objective-C and Tools; Xcode, SwiftUI, UI Kit
It would be great if you also have
These are desirable skills or experience and are not essential, so we would welcome applications from candidates that don't match this additional criteria.
* Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
* Knowledge of security best practices in mobile app development.
Our benefits
* Retirement Savings Plan
* Discretionary annual bonus
* Generous employee discounts
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
* Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.
* Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by WBA and may not be accurate.
Why Boots
At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better.
What's next
Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups) or an Access NI Check.
We are a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
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