Mobile Architect - (Outside Of IR35)

Our client are a top tier consultancy looking for a Mobile Technical Architect on a 6 months contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and own the mobile architecture strategy for both iOS and Android platforms

• Work closely with stakeholders, developers, and business analysts to shape technical solutions

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to mobile development teams

• Ensure alignment with security, performance, and accessibility standards (including GDS if applicable)

• Participate in code reviews and technical governance

• Document architecture decisions and provide technical oversight throughout the SDLC

• Support DevOps and CI/CD integration for mobile applications

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Mobile Technical Architect or Senior Mobile Developer transitioning into architecture

• Deep understanding of native iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin/Java) development

• Strong grasp of architectural patterns (MVVM, MVC, etc.)

• Experience with cross-platform tools such as Flutter or React Native (bonus)

• Familiarity with mobile security practices and app store submission processes

• CI/CD pipeline design and mobile release management

• Agile/Scrum environment experience

Desirable:

• Previous experience working in the public sector or with GDS (Government Digital Service) standards

• Familiarity with containerisation tools like Docker or Kubernetes (for integration purposes)

• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS/Azure)

• SC Clearance or eligibility for clearance