Role: React-Native Mobile Architect
Location: London, UK (2days/week On-Site)
Job Type: Contract
Responsibilities:
* Lead the architectural design and implementation of a comprehensive design system to support multiple products and platforms within the organization.
* Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, developers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into scalable design system solutions.
* Define and document architecture principles, guidelines, and best practices for the design system, ensuring consistency, reusability, and maintainability across all applications.
* Conduct thorough analysis of existing systems, tools, and processes to identify opportunities for integration with the design system and streamline workflows.
* Drive the evolution and enhancement of the design system by staying updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and user feedback.
* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams to ensure adherence to design system standards and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.
* Evaluate third-party libraries, frameworks, and tools to assess their suitability for inclusion in the design system ecosystem.
* Act as a subject matter expert on design system architecture, advocating for its adoption and promoting its benefits throughout the organization.
* Facilitate workshops, presentations, and knowledge-sharing sessions to evangelize the design system and build awareness among stakeholders.
* Collaborate with the DevOps team to establish CI/CD pipelines and automation processes for efficient deployment and maintenance of the design system.
Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
* Proven experience as a solution architect or similar role, with a focus on designing and implementing design systems for complex software applications.
* Experience using Storybook, Chromatic and Zeroheight for design systems
* Experience creating automation processes for component governance
* In-depth knowledge of design patterns, UI/UX principles, and front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ReactNative.
* Strong understanding of software architecture principles.
* Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), package managers, and dependency management tools.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
* Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the ability to mentor team members, facilitate decision-making, and drive consensus among diverse stakeholders.
* Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices, including continuous integration, automated testing, and deployment pipelines.
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.
* Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.