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In-Office or Remote
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72K-252K Annually
Senior level
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
72K-252K Annually
Senior level
Define, design, and implement scalable, secure mobile and web application architectures. Lead technology decisions, mentor engineering teams, conduct architecture and code reviews, drive integrations, CI/CD, and cloud strategies, and enforce security, performance, and best practices across platforms.
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Technical Architect

We are seeking a highly experienced and solution-oriented Technical Architect – Mobile & Web to define, design, and implement the architecture of modern web and mobile applications. You’ll play a strategic role in leading technology decisions, frameworks, and scalable systems that power cross-platform experiences.

You will work closely with engineering leads, product managers, UX/UI teams, and DevOps to ensure performance, security, and maintainability across platforms while driving innovation and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities: Architecture & Design:

  • Design and document scalable, maintainable, and secure mobile and web application architectures.
  • Define architectural standards, best practices, and technical strategies for both platforms.
  • Lead selection and integration of front-end and back-end frameworks, libraries, and APIs.
  • Evaluate and implement mobile-first, responsive, and cross-platform design strategies.

Leadership & Collaboration:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, QA, UX/UI, DevOps) to align technical decisions with business goals.
  • Guide and mentor development teams on architectural principles, coding practices, and performance optimization.
  • Conduct architectural reviews, code reviews, and technical audits.
  • Serve as a technical escalation point for complex issues and system bottlenecks.

Development & Integration:

  • Lead or contribute to proof of concepts (POCs), system integrations, and performance optimization.
  • Define CI/CD strategies, code structure, and repository standards.
  • Ensure seamless integration between front-end, mobile, backend systems, and cloud infrastructure.

Security, Performance & Compliance:

  • Enforce security best practices across mobile and web apps (e.g., OWASP, SSL, secure storage).
  • Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Stay current on emerging technologies, frameworks, and trends in mobile/web development. 

Required Skills & Technologies: Mobile Development:

  • Expertise in native iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin) or cross-platform frameworks like or React Native
  • Experience with mobile SDKs, push notifications, device storage, and offline capabilities

Web Development:

  • Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, React.js, Next.js, Angular, or Vue.js
  • Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, Web APIs, and responsive design

Backend & APIs:

  • Experience with RESTful and GraphQL APIs
  • Knowledge of Node.js, .NET, Java, or Python for server-side logic
  • Database experience: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, or Firebase

DevOps & Cloud:

  • Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud platforms
  • CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Bitrise, Fastlane)
  • Containerization tools like Docker, and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)

Architecture & Tools:

  • Microservices architecture, API gateways, and service orchestration
  • Experience with version control (Git), Agile methodologies, and Jira/Confluence
  • Strong documentation and architectural diagramming tools (e.g., Lucidchart, Draw.io, PlantUML) 

Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3+ years in a technical/architectural leadership role
  • Proven experience designing and delivering large-scale, high-performance mobile and web applications
  • Strong understanding of software architecture patterns (MVC, MVVM, Clean Architecture)
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
    Compensation, Benefits and Duration

    Minimum Compensation: USD 72,000
    Maximum Compensation: USD 252,000
    Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
    Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
    This position is available for independent contractors
    No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
     

Photon Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

11 East Adams Street Suite 1100, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603

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