Application Architect (Android)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Application Architect specialized in Android to design and guide enterprise‑grade mobile solutions. In this 2‑month contractor position you will translate business needs into robust, secure, and scalable architectures while collaborating with engineering and business stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Define overall application architecture, technical requirements, and integration standards for enterprise Android solutions.
• Design secure, scalable, and maintainable Android applications using Kotlin.
• Establish middleware and API orchestration strategies, including Backend‑for‑Frontend (BFF), app proxy, aggregation, and integration patterns.
• Set standards for resiliency, caching, error handling, fallback responses, and graceful degradation.
• Design and govern MDM and Kiosk Mode strategies for enterprise device management.
• Customize WebView experiences through JavaScript and CSS injection.
• Provide guidance on mobile security best practices, data protection, and OWASP Mobile Top 10 compliance.
• Ensure accessibility compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience (preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in software, application, or mobile architecture roles.
• Proven track record designing Android applications with Kotlin for enterprise environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher.

Required skills

• Kotlin
• Android application development
• Middleware design (BFF, app proxy, API orchestration)
• Caching strategies and performance optimization
• MDM platforms and Kiosk Mode implementation
• WebView customization, JavaScript, CSS injection
• Mobile security best practices, OWASP Mobile Top 10
• WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards