Mobile Architect

Role title: Mobile Architect

Location: Qatar

About Accenture:
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Job Overview:
As a Mobile Architect, you will lead the architectural design and development of mobile applications and solutions within the organization. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, and product managers, to create scalable, high-performance, and secure mobile solutions that meet business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Mobile Architecture Design: Define and document the architectural vision, principles, and guidelines for mobile application development, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and technology strategy.
2. Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to mobile development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural best practices and standards.
3. Technology Evaluation: Research and evaluate new mobile technologies, frameworks, and tools to make informed decisions on technology stack and development approaches.
4. Solution Design: Create detailed technical designs, including system architecture, component diagrams, and data models, to guide the development of mobile applications.
5. Scalability and Performance: Ensure that mobile solutions are designed for scalability and optimal performance, considering factors like load balancing, caching, and responsive design.
6. Security and Compliance: Implement and enforce security best practices to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
7. Quality Assurance: Collaborate with quality assurance teams to define testing strategies, ensuring that mobile applications meet quality and usability standards.
8. API Integration: Design and oversee the integration of mobile applications with backend services, third-party APIs, and databases.
9. Code Reviews: Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to development teams to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to architectural guidelines.
10. Performance Optimization: Identify and address performance bottlenecks and issues in mobile applications, implementing optimizations as needed.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Software Engineering).
2. Extensive experience in mobile application development, including iOS and Android platforms.
3. Proven experience as a Mobile Architect or similar role, with a track record of designing and delivering complex mobile solutions.
4. Strong understanding of mobile architecture patterns, best practices, and design principles.
5. Proficiency in mobile development technologies and frameworks (e.g., Swift, Kotlin, React Native, Flutter).
6. Knowledge of backend technologies and API development.
7. Familiarity with mobile security, encryption, and authentication mechanisms.
8. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
9. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
10. Project management and organizational skills.

Why join us?

1. We offer a transparent, fast-paced approach to career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues.
2. You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools.
3. Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards.
4. You will have access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends.
5. You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live.

Next Steps:
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