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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Architect - Mobile - **Company:** Air Apps - **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), LTE (Telecommunication), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Android Software Development, App Store (IOS), Mobile Application Development, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, Mobile Application Software, Model View ViewModel, Mobile Security, Systems Integration, Uikit, Swiftui, Delivery Pipeline, Ios Frameworks, Caching, Backend, Kotlin, Modularization, Deployment Automation, Objective C++, Mobile Data - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.nl/details/5713146227 ## About the Role * Around 6+ years of experience in mobile development with a strong architectural mindset. * Deep expertise in iOS development using Swift (Objective-C knowledge is a plus). * Solid understanding of UIKit, SwiftUI, Combine, and other modern iOS frameworks. * Experience with app performance optimization, modularization, and offline-first strategies. * Familiarity with Android development (Kotlin/Java) is a strong plus. * Experience integrating with APIs, handling mobile data storage, caching, and background tasks. * Strong knowledge of App Store submission, mobile security, and compliance guidelines. * Experience with mobile CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and deployment automation. * Strong communication skills and the ability to explain architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical team members. * Passion for clean code, design patterns (MVVM, VIPER, etc.), and scalable architecture. ## Description As a Mobile Software Architect at Air Apps, you will take the lead in designing scalable and performant mobile architecture for our suite of applications - primarily focused on iOS, with cross-functional knowledge of Android development considered a plus. You will collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to craft elegant and efficient solutions that support millions of users globally. This is a strategic and technical leadership role where your decisions will influence the long-term evolution of our mobile ecosystem., * Define and lead the mobile architecture strategy, ensuring a scalable and maintainable foundation across projects. * Focus primarily on iOS architecture, libraries, and platform-specific patterns, while maintaining an understanding of Android frameworks. * Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers to ensure architectural decisions align with product goals and user experience. * Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and performance guidelines. * Lead architectural reviews and provide guidance on refactoring and scaling existing mobile applications. * Design APIs, SDKs, and modular components that can be reused across teams. * Guide decisions around third-party libraries, mobile tooling, and build/deployment pipelines. * Partner with backend and cloud teams to ensure seamless integration between mobile apps and services. * Stay current with the latest trends and best practices in mobile architecture, performance, and security. * Mentor mobile engineers and help elevate the team's technical proficiency. ## Related Videos - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) - [SwiftUI In Production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/134-swiftui-in-production) - [Scalable architecture for mobile apps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/275-scalable-architecture-for-mobile-apps) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) - [Why Kotlin is the better Java and how you can start using it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/661-why-kotlin-is-the-better-java-and-how-you-can-start-using-it) ## Related Articles - [Cross Platform Mobile Development Frameworks to Use in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/404-cross-platform-mobile-development-frameworks-to-use-in-2025) - [A Guide to Choosing the Right Tools for App Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/391-a-guide-to-choosing-the-right-tools-for-app-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Basic And Advanced Networking in Dart and Flutter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/112-basic-and-advanced-networking-in-dart-and-flutter) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)