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# Mobile Architect

- **Company:** Realign Llc
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $135,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Contentful, Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Apple IOS, Business Logic, Code Generation, Distributed Systems, Mobile Application Software, Java Virtual Machine (JVM), Junit, Open Source Technology, Regression Testing, Prometheus, Security Software, Software Engineering, Uikit, Cloud Monitoring, Swiftui, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Spring-boot, Adobe Target, Swift (Programming Language), Firebase, Backend, Kotlin, Integration Tests, Jetpack Compose, Graphql, Restful APIs, New Relic (SaaS), Multiplatform, Dynatrace, Xctest, Static Application Security Testing, Microservices, Dynamic Application Security Testing
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3db7fdc29a08dd20

## About the Role

Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP): architecting shared business logic layers
Server-Driven UI (SDUI): designing extensible layout engines to dynamicize screen rendering
Native platforms: Android (Kotlin, Jetpack Compose) and iOS (Swift, UIKit, SwiftUI)
GraphQL (Netflix DGS) and GraphQL Federation layers; GraphQL BFF patterns
Backend: Spring Boot 3.5, Java 21, REST APIs, and microservices integrated with core services such as Search Nav, Product Gateway and Type Ahead
Distributed systems: microservices, server-side GraphQL patterns, high-performance multi-layered JVM in-memory caching

Quality, Delivery & Security
Automated unit/integration testing: JUnit 5, XCTest, MockK, Espresso, XCUITest
Visual regression testing: Paparazzi and Shot
Mobile delivery pipelines: Bitrise, Fastlane, TestFlight, Firebase App Distribution
Automated security testing: Static (SAST) and Dynamic (DAST) Application Security Testing
Performance instrumentation: New Relic, GCP Cloud Monitoring, Prometheus, distributed tracing across hybrid mobile-to-backend journeys

Authoring & Personalization
Contentful (CMS), Adobe Target, and centralized remote configuration
AI Expertise
Practical, hands-on experience with GenAI APIs, LLM prompt engineering, and code-generation tools/agents to accelerate development

Experience
10+ years of software engineering experience, with 4+ years leading architecture as a Principal / Senior Principal for a major consumer-facing mobile application
Proven track record of executing a major technology renovation / modernization strategy (preferably including SDUI, KMP and GraphQL BFF elements)

## Description

Delivery and Execution
Lead portfolio-level Principal meetings
Create and architect foundational code elements that can be reused across a portfolio
Develop POCs with new technologies and pave the way for portfolio adoption
Track and monitor efficient usage of cloud resources and drive cost reduction opportunities and enhancements

Strategy and Planning
Work with a Distinguished Engineer to define technology solutions (open source or vendor) that teams should explore and/or leverage
Work across local teams to unify strategy and alignment
Identify and remove potential roadblocks and bottlenecks across large cross-functional projects and initiatives
Participate in and influence development of technology roadmaps within a given portfolio
Drive thought leadership and innovation within a given portfolio