Mobile Architect

We are looking to hire a
Mobile Architect & Developer
to join our dynamic team here at Synechron Australia

About Synechron:

At Synechron, we use the power of digital transformation to drive positive change. As a global technology consulting firm, we blend creativity with innovation to deliver top-tier solutions. Synechron's technologies and strategies span artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, consulting, digital, cloud and devops, data, and software engineering. Through our research and development arm, FinLabs, we build award-winning solutions adaptable to the needs of our clients. Synechron has a global workforce of more than 14,500 employees in more than 60 offices around the world. Discover more on our
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Details:

Role: Mobile Architect & Developer

Location: Melbourne

Experience: 6+ years

Architecture & Design:

• Architect and develop scalable mobile applications for iOS (Swift/SwiftUi)and Android (Kotlin, Jetpack).
• Design modular, reusable components and adhere to best practices in Mobile UI/UX design.
• Ensure seamless integration with backend services via GraphQL, REST APIs, and WebSockets.
• Collaborate with Cloud & DevOps teams for optimized deployment and scalability.

Mobile App Development:

• Build highly performant and responsive mobile applications with Swift/Kotlin.
• Implement state management solutions like Context API.
• Develop reusable UI components following design system principles and material guidelines.
• Ensure mobile-first development with adaptive layouts across various screen sizes.

Performance & Optimization:

• Optimize mobile applications for smooth animations, efficient rendering, and minimal resource consumption.
• Implement techniques such as lazy loading, prefetching, and caching to boost app performance.
• Conduct regular performance profiling using tools like Xcode Instruments, Android Profiler, and Firebase Performance Monitoring.

Security & Compliance:

• Implement secure authentication mechanisms (OAuth, JWT, biometric authentication).
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, OWASP Mobile Security standards, and platform-specific security best practices.
• Protect user data with encryption techniques and secure API communication methods.
• Testing & Quality Assurance
• Write and maintain unit tests, integration tests, and UI tests using Jest, Detox, XCTest, Espresso, or Appium.
• Conduct rigorous manual and automated testing to ensure bug-free releases.
• Perform code reviews to maintain clean coding standards and best practices.

DevOps & CI/CD:

• Work with Azure, Git, GitHub/GitLab, and set up CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, CircleCI, or Firebase App Distribution.
• Automate app building and deployment processes with Fastlane, Gradle, and Xcode Build Tools.
• Ensure smooth OTA (Over-the-Air) updates with App Stores and Play Store rollout strategies.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement:

• Work closely with designers, backend developers, and QA teams to ensure seamless mobile app development.
• Participate in sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and contribute actively to technical discussions.
• Stay updated with the latest mobile technology trends, frameworks, and performance optimization strategies.

Required Skills:

• Strong expertise in SwiftUI, Kotlin, or other mobile development frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with mobile app architecture, scalability, and modularization.
• Deep understanding of platform-specific guidelines (Apple HIG, Android Material Design).
• Familiarity with GraphQL, REST APIs, and third-party SDK integrations.
• Proficiency in Firebase, Push Notifications, Deep Linking, and mobile analytics.
• Strong knowledge of responsive UI, accessibility standards, and mobile security.
• Solid understanding of Git workflows, semantic versioning, and CI/CD automation.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in AI-powered mobile features, AR/VR applications, or mobile ML implementations.
• Familiarity with Jetpack Compose (Android) or SwiftUI (iOS).
• Prior contributions to npm-based mobile libraries or open-source projects.

Applications are invited from candidates who hold full working rights in Australia.

The successful candidate with be working with a highly motivated team and a company that is currently expanding globally.

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Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

SYNECHRON'S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative 'Same Difference' is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant's gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.