Mobile Architect (Android)

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

Qualifications

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
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

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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