Technical Architect - Mobile Applications

Job Description

Role: Technical Architect - Mobile Applications
Contract: Permanent
Location: Nottingham
Recruitment Partner: Kershia Broughton

What you'll be doing:

As an Application Architect, you will work closely with our Solution Architects, Developers, Product Managers, and other stakeholders to ensure our mobile apps meet the highest standards of quality and performance.

A Boots Technology Architect can be defined in the following ways: An expert in specific solution platforms and technology stacks who defines technical standards, creates detailed designs and implementation plans, ensures best practices, and collaborates with architects and developers to deliver performant, scalable, and maintainable solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and oversee the architecture of IOS and Android mobile applications, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and maintainable.
• Responsible for detailed designs consumed by an application development function.
• Collaborate with architecture and development teams to implement architectural solutions and provide technical guidance at the detailed design level.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure the highest quality product platform.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Identify and address technical risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our mobile apps remain ahead of competitors.
• Mentor and support development teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Define a Software Currency Roadmap to show how we will keep modules and libraries up to date.
• Define Patterns, Standards & Principles relating to the application being covered and get approval at the relevant authority.

What you'll need to have (our must-haves):

• Recognised qualification in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Technical Architect or similar role in mobile app development.
• Strong technical background with hands-on experience in mobile app development (iOS, Android, or cross-platform).
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of security best practices in mobile app development.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns.
• Experience with cloud services and backend integration.
• Excellent Experience troubleshooting issues with users with technical and non-technical key stakeholders alike.

Platform: Android:

• Language: Kotlin, Java
• Tools: Android Studio, Jetpack libraries

Platform: IOS:

• Languages: Swift, Objective-C
• Tool: Xcode, SwiftUI, UI Kit

Rewards designed for you:

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

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A bit about us:

At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.

What's next:

If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

We hope to hear from you soon.
Be brilliant with Boots.