What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Architect - Mobile (React Native) position at Photon?
Job Details
Greetings everyone,
I hope you are staying safe. We are hiring a Technical Architect - Mobile (React Native) to join our Digital Engineering team.
Who are we?
For the past 20 years, we have powered many Digital Experiences for the Fortune 500. Since 1999, we have grown from a few people to more than 4000 team members across the globe that are engaged in various Digital Modernization. For a brief 1 minute video about us, you can check ;/u>
Job Title: Technical Architect - Mobile (React Native)
Location: Las Vegas NV
Job Type: Full-Time / Contract
Mandatory Skills: Mobile Squad/Mauricio Prado, should have casino gaming experience
Job Description:
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled Mobile Architect to join our innovative team. In this strategic role, you will be responsible for designing and guiding the development of scalable, high-performance mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to create seamless, secure, and engaging mobile experiences that align with business objectives and user needs.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and implementation of robust, scalable, and secure mobile application architectures. Ensure optimal performance, reliability, and user experience across platforms.
- Stay ahead of emerging trends and technologies in mobile development. Provide thought leadership in mobile frameworks, tools, and architectural patterns.
- Guide and mentor developers, promoting best practices and high coding standards. Foster collaboration across mobile, backend, and design teams.
- Drive continuous improvement in mobile app performance, including load times, responsiveness, and resource efficiency.
- Define and enforce security measures to protect user data, prevent unauthorized access, and ensure compliance with privacy standards.
- Ensure high-quality, maintainable code using industry standards. Conduct and review code to uphold consistency and best practices.
- Analyze complex technical challenges within mobile contexts and develop innovative, scalable solutions.
Requirements:
- 10 years of experience in Mobile Applications build from design till implementation
- Experience in gaming (casino gaming) domain is a must for this role
- Willing to work from Onsite - Las Vegas (Mandatory)
- Extensive experience in developing native and cross-platform mobile applications using React Native, Swift (iOS), Kotlin (Android), and mobile-specific APIs.
- Deep understanding of mobile application architecture, design patterns (e.g., MVVM, Clean Architecture), and modular codebase design.
- Proficient in integrating mobile apps with cloud-based services (AWS, Azure) and backend APIs using tools like Mulesoft, Azure Functions, API Management, and App Insights.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools and automation workflows for mobile, such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and infrastructure management using Terraform.
- Experience with mobile monitoring tools like New Relic, Firebase, or App Center for crash reporting and analytics.
- Strong understanding of data persistence and offline storage strategies, with knowledge of SQLite, Realm, and cloud-based databases like Firestore or MongoDB.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Customer Communication:
- Actively listen to client needs and translate them into scalable mobile solutions.
- Communicate technical ideas clearly and build lasting relationships based on trust and delivery.
- Keep stakeholders informed on progress, issues, and resolution plans.
Stakeholder Management:
- Identify key stakeholders and manage expectations effectively.
- Resolve conflicts diplomatically and align stakeholders with product and technical goals.
- Promote change management and ensure transparent communication throughout.
Cross-Functional Team Coordination:
- Collaborate with design, QA, backend, and DevOps teams to ensure smooth execution.
- Align multi-disciplinary teams towards shared milestones.
- Ensure clarity of mobile requirements across the product development lifecycle.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience implementing Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) using tools like JIRA and Confluence.
- Experience with App Store / Play Store deployments and release processes.
- Familiarity with mobile accessibility standards, UX best practices, and test automation for mobile apps.
