Solution Architect - Mobile

Globant — Riyadh, KSA

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Solution Architect

Role Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Set the direction for mobile architecture
• Design mobile architectures that scale and are easy to maintain
• Define coding standards, patterns, and best practice for mobile
• Lead technical design reviews for mobile UI and UX decisions
• Adapt and implement the design system for mobile platforms, working closely with the web architect
• Drive mobile performance — frame rates, battery, memory, startup time
• Make sure apps work well across devices, OS versions, and screen sizes
• Push accessibility standards on mobile platforms
• Mentor engineers and help grow mobile capability
• Oversee code reviews and provide hands-on technical input
• Keep architectural documentation clear and up to date
• Champion mobile-first thinking and respect native platform conventions
• Explain architectural decisions clearly to senior stakeholders

Expected Outcomes

• Mobile architectures that scale and don't create maintenance headaches
• Measurable improvement in mobile performance
• Design system used consistently across mobile platforms
• Better code quality through shared standards and practice

Cross Functional Design Leadership

• Run workshops with product, design, and engineering to shape solutions
• Lead architectural trade-off discussions for mobile
• Step in during high-impact incidents or complex changes
• Help teams break down big technical and UX challenges into manageable pieces
• Communication and Influence
• Use diagrams, models, and written artefacts to build shared understanding
• Influence product and engineering direction through sound reasoning
• Build strong working relationships across the organisation

Cross-Discipline Architectural Knowledge

• Domain-driven design principles
• Enterprise integration patterns
• Data architecture fundamentals
• Security basics and secure-by-design thinking
• DevOps and platform engineering practices
• Defining and assessing non-functional requirements
• Evaluating build vs buy and third-party tech
• Balancing performance, cost, resilience, and maintainability
• Working with the Architecture Practice
• Contribute to shared standards, principles, and reusable patterns
• Take part in architecture forums, reviews, and governance
• Help shape architectural roadmaps and long-term plans
• Share what works so other teams can reuse it
• Stay aligned with the Senior Solution Architect - Web across front-end disciplines

Decision Making Authority

• The go-to authority on mobile architecture
• Owns how the design system is adapted for mobile
• Balances short-term delivery needs against long-term thinking

Technical Skills

• Core technologies: Flutter, Dart
• Platform awareness: Solid understanding of native Android and iOS capabilities, constraints, and conventions
• Architecture and design: Component-based architecture, state management patterns in Flutter, offline-first patterns, native platform integration
• Performance and quality: Performance profiling and optimisation (frame rates, battery, memory), mobile accessibility testing, mobile testing frameworks, code quality practices
• Integration: API consumption and integration patterns, REST and GraphQL where applicable.
• This job can be filled in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Create with us digital products that people love.
• We will bring businesses and consumers together through AI technology and creativity, driving digital transformation to impact the world positively.
• We may use AI and machine learning technologies in our recruitment process.
• Final compensation offered is based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as individual skills, experience, and qualifications.
• In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.
• Learn more about life at Globant here: Globant Experience Guide.