Lead solution architecture and delivery of AI-driven, cloud-native digital platforms. Design microservices, APIs, and integrations, drive discovery and implementation planning, mentor teams, enforce code quality, security, and scalability, and support sprint planning and governance.
Technical Architect - Mobile (Native) & Web
Key Responsibilities
- Define architecture and technical strategy for iOS, Android, Flutter, and Web applications.
- Design scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions across mobile, web, APIs, and cloud platforms.
- Lead architecture reviews, technical governance, and best practice adoption.
- Drive implementation of design systems, reusable components, and modern application architectures.
- Collaborate with Product, UX, Engineering, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver enterprise solutions.
- Define integration patterns for APIs, microservices, authentication, messaging platforms, and third-party integrations.
- Mentor development teams and provide technical leadership across projects.
- Lead performance optimization, observability, release management, and CI/CD initiatives.
Technical Expertise
- Mobile: Swift, SwiftUI, Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Flutter, Dart, Native iOS & Android Architecture, SDUI, Atomic Design
- Web: React.js, Next.js, Angular, TypeScript, React Architecture, Reusable Component Libraries, Design Systems, Responsive & Component-Based Architecture
- Architecture & Integration: Microservices, REST APIs, API-First Design, Kafka, Event-Driven Architecture, OAuth/OIDC
- Cloud & DevOps: AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins)
- Engineering Practices: Performance Optimization, Security, Observability, Agile Delivery
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of software engineering experience.
- 5+ years in Architect/Lead Architect roles.
- Experience architecting large-scale Mobile and Web applications.
- Strong expertise in Native iOS, Android, and modern Web platforms.
- Experience with Flutter and cross-platform mobile development.
- Hands-on experience with Kafka and Event-Driven Architectures.
- Experience with Next.js, React Architecture, and reusable component libraries/design systems.
- Experience with cloud-native, API-driven, and microservices architectures.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience implementing Server-Driven UI (SDUI) and Design Systems.
- Experience with BFF (Backend for Frontend) and Micro Frontends.
- Familiarity with Datadog, Dynatrace, New Relic, Splunk, or similar observability tools.
- Experience with Feature Flags, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud modernization initiatives.
- Experience delivering large-scale consumer-facing healthcare, retail, or digital platforms.
Photon San Francisco, California, USA Office
San Francisco, United States
Similar Jobs
Insurance • Financial Services
Process supplemental accident and health claims accurately and on time: review medical records and bills, apply policy benefits/exclusions, contact providers/policyholders/agents, document interactions, meet quality/productivity standards, support cross-functional processes, and complete compliance training.
Cloud • Fintech • Food • Information Technology • Software • Hospitality
Support SMB Account Executives by providing Mandarin-language sales support: join discovery and demo calls, review quotes and contracts in Mandarin, assist deal progression and handoff to onboarding, and collaborate with sales and cross-functional teams to convert referred demand into new customers.
Cloud • Fintech • Food • Information Technology • Software • Hospitality
Develop fullstack web applications, enhance platform performance, collaborate on high-impact opportunities, and ensure stable, scalable solutions. Engage in rapid iterations and be a committed team player.
Top Skills:
AWSBootstrapCSSDockerFigmaGitJavaJavaScriptKotlinNode.jsReactSketchTailwind
What you need to know about the San Francisco Tech Scene
San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area attracts more startup funding than any other region in the world. Home to Stanford University and UC Berkeley, leading VC firms and several of the world’s most valuable companies, the Bay Area is the place to go for anyone looking to make it big in the tech industry. That said, San Francisco has a lot to offer beyond technology thanks to a thriving art and music scene, excellent food and a short drive to several of the country’s most beautiful recreational areas.
Key Facts About San Francisco Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 365,500; 13.9% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Google, Apple, Salesforce, Meta
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, fintech, consumer technology, software
- Funding Landscape: $50.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Bessemer Venture Partners, Greylock Partners, Khosla Ventures, Kleiner Perkins
- Research Centers and Universities: Stanford University; University of California, Berkeley; University of San Francisco; Santa Clara University; Ames Research Center; Center for AI Safety; California Institute for Regenerative Medicine
