We are seeking a React Native Architect/Lead to lead the architectural design and development of mobile applications. This role focuses on front-end mobile architecture, ensuring optimal design patterns, frameworks, and strategies to provide robust, high-performance mobile experiences. With expertise in mobile-first design, the ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of session management, offline capabilities, authentication, data synchronization, and push vs. poll mechanisms, as well as a solid understanding of cloud principles, particularly AWS.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect Mobile Front-End Solutions: Develop architectural designs and select frameworks to support scalable, maintainable mobile applications optimized for performance and user experience.
• Design Patterns & Frameworks: Identify and implement best practices in mobile design patterns and frameworks to meet functional and non-functional requirements.
• Offline Capabilities: Architect solutions to handle offline data storage, synchronization, and seamless transition between offline and online states.
• Session & Authentication Management: Ensure secure, efficient handling of user sessions and authentication/authorization across mobile platforms.
• Cloud Awareness: Work closely with the backend and BA teams to ensure mobile architecture aligns with cloud-based backend services, primarily AWS, ensuring seamless integration and optimal resource usage.
• Client Engagement: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand mobile-specific requirements and provide technical guidance on architectural decisions.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Maintain comprehensive documentation of architectural designs and share knowledge on mobile best practices.

Requirements:

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in React Native mobile architecture and development, with a strong focus on front-end solutions.
• Proven expertise in designing mobile-first applications that support robust offline capabilities, data management, and secure user interactions.

Certifications:

• Relevant mobile-specific certifications are a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in mobile development frameworks (e.g., React Native) and design patterns.
• In-depth knowledge of session management, authentication/authorization mechanisms, and data synchronization for mobile applications.
• Strong understanding of AWS or similar cloud platforms, particularly for integration with mobile front-end.
• Familiarity with mobile development environments, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on user experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and drive architectural decisions that align with business goals.

Duration: 6 months, with potential for extension.