vServices Ltd is looking for Mobile Architects that are ready to work closely with other developers, software engineers and production groups to design, develop, test, implement and maintain our evolving front-end applications, systems and tools. They participate in development and preparation of, but not limited to, procedural, program and user documentation. This position also includes supporting live products during games and events, planning innovation implementation, development while designing/developing software applications that provide best-in-class user experience and providing support for all front-end, online mobile product initiatives. Mobile Applications Architect will set the example and serve as a technical reference to evaluate others technical level and work quality while understanding and explaining the latest technologies and solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Education – Graduate in Computer Science
Experience – 5 – 7+ years of relevant architecture and design experience. Demonstrated achievements Experience architecting and designing multiple mobile applications that take performance, ability to work across multiple mobile software platforms (iOS, Android, etc), usability and user experience, and security into consideration and (Experience building mobile back-end platforms that can be used by multiple mobile application Experience building mobile applications in one or more of the following platforms: native iOS, native Android, Windows, hybrid, HTML5 Proficiency with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical architecture and vision for customers’ mobile application platforms
Elaborate customers’ requirements accordingly to determine the appropriate solution based on these requirements
Produce appropriate project artifacts that may include high level architecture designs, detail level design, work estimates, and quality software
Mentor other members of the team on mobile application best practices
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge by researching new technologies and software products, participating in educational opportunities, and reading professional publications
Conduct internal learning sessions to help team members develop the necessary skills around mobile application development
Working with user experience designers to finalize the application requirements.
Working closely with back end services /mobile server developer to implement server APIs.
Designing client application architecture for better optimization and performance.
Developing mobile applications for both iOS and Android platform.
Maintaining source code using a version controlling system and strictly following company’s standards for applications development.
Performing quality tests before releasing builds to QA team for quality assessment.
Constantly updating technical knowledge and skills by attending in-house and/or external courses, reading manuals and accessing new applications.
Competencies
Knowledge of at least one common JavaScript framework like Node.js or Backbone.js
Experience using RESTful APIs to integrate mobile applications
Ability to write well-abstracted reusable code for UI components and back-end integrations
Excellent customer-facing skills for technical requirements gathering and presentations
Good problem solving skills and communication skills, both verbal and written
Self-motivated and flexible, with a demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as part of a team
Experience with reference apps available in public app stores or GitHub
Experience with automated testing and continuous integration tools is a plus
Familiarity with version control systems, preferably Git, is a plus
Knowledge of back-end integration services and experience with enterprise software development is a plus
Excellent knowledge and working experience with both iOS and Android platforms.
Strong Object-Oriented programming skills.
Good understanding of client-server architecture.
Experience architecting multi layered client application consisting of presentation, business and data layers.
Experience with managing local cache and SQLite database.
Good command over consuming server APIsin mobile client applications.
Experience with development frameworks such as Phone Gap, Titanium
Excellent communication and documentation skills
