Mobile Architect (Android)

Requirements

• Education
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Equivalent practical experience may also be considered
• Preferred Certifications
• Android, cloud, or Agile certifications
• Development Expectations
• Stay current on Android architecture, tooling, security, and performance practices
• Contribute to ongoing learning, documentation, and engineering improvement
• Professional Competencies
• Strong problem-solving and architecture decision-making
• Technical leadership and mentoring ability
• Clear communication and stakeholder management
• Collaboration across cross-functional teams
• Adaptability and continuous learning
• Focus on practical innovation and maintainable solutions
• Effective time and priority management
• S YNECHRON'S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
• All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant's gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .
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Job Summary Synechron is seeking a Mobile Architect (Android) to lead the design of scalable, secure, and high-performing Android applications. This role provides architectural direction, supports delivery teams, and helps build reliable enterprise mobile solutions that align with business and technology goals. Software Requirements Required Kotlin - advanced proficiency Java - strong working knowledge Android SDK - deep hands-on experience Jetpack components MVVM/MVI Coroutines Hilt/Dagger REST APIs , JSON , WebSockets CI/CD tools such as Jenkins , GitHub Actions , or Bitrise Android debugging and profiling tools Material Design implementation Preferred Firebase , AWS , or Azure Flutter or React Native Advanced testing, release automation, and observability tools Overall Responsibilities Architect and design Android applications for scalability, security, and performance Define architecture standards, reusable components, and coding practices Work with product, UX, and backend teams on APIs, workflows, and integrations Lead technical reviews, guide developers, and enforce architecture standards Drive feasibility analysis, PoCs, and estimations Support the full mobile lifecycle from design through deployment and optimization Promote clean architecture, MVVM/MVI, and modularization Technical Skills (By Category) Programming Languages Essential: Kotlin, Java Preferred: Exposure to cross-platform languages/frameworks Databases / Data Management Essential: JSON-based data handling, API integration, mobile data flow design Preferred: Caching, offline sync, local storage patterns Cloud Technologies Essential: Understanding of cloud-backed mobile integrations Preferred: Firebase, AWS, Azure Frameworks and Libraries Essential: Android SDK, Jetpack, MVVM/MVI, Coroutines, Hilt/Dagger, Material Design Preferred: Flutter, React Native Development Tools and Methodologies Essential: CI/CD, code reviews, profiling/debugging tools, Agile/Scrum, PoCs, estimation Preferred: Advanced mobile testing and release automation Security Protocols Essential: Secure coding, encryption, authentication flows, secure mobile data handling Preferred: Mobile security architecture reviews Experience Requirements 10+ years in mobile development with strong Android focus Experience leading complex Android architecture and delivery Strong experience in mobile-backend integration using REST APIs, JSON, and WebSockets Experience with enterprise-grade or multi-module Android applications Agile/Scrum experience preferred Equivalent architecture ownership in senior Android roles may also qualify Day-to-Day Activities Define Android architecture and module design Review requirements and recommend technical solutions Collaborate with product, UX, backend, and engineering teams Conduct code and design reviews Create architecture documentation and reusable standards Support PoCs, estimates, CI/CD, deployment, and performance improvements Identify risks and guide technical decisions

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