Software Architect - Mobile

The Role

As a Mobile Software Architect at Air Apps, you will take the lead in designing scalable and performant mobile architecture for our suite of applications – primarily focused on iOS, with cross‑functional knowledge of Android development considered a plus.

You will collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to craft elegant and efficient solutions that support millions of users globally. This is a strategic and technical leadership role where your decisions will influence the long‑term evolution of our mobile ecosystem.

Location

• This is a fully onsite position based at our office in Lisbon, where you will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams in person and contribute to a dynamic and fast‑paced environment. We are open to support with relocation efforts.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the mobile architecture strategy, ensuring a scalable and maintainable foundation across projects.
• Focus primarily on iOS architecture , libraries, and platform‑specific patterns, while maintaining an understanding of Android frameworks.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers to ensure architectural decisions align with product goals and user experience.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and performance guidelines.
• Lead architectural reviews and provide guidance on refactoring and scaling existing mobile applications.
• Design APIs, SDKs, and modular components that can be reused across teams.
• Guide decisions around third‑party libraries, mobile tooling, and build/deployment pipelines.
• Partner with backend and cloud teams to ensure seamless integration between mobile apps and services.
• Stay current with the latest trends and best practices in mobile architecture, performance, and security.
• Mentor mobile engineers and help elevate the team’s technical proficiency.

Requirements

• Around 6+ years of experience in mobile development with a strong architectural mindset.
• Deep expertise in iOS development using Swift (Objective‑C knowledge is a plus).
• Solid understanding of UIKit , SwiftUI , Combine , and other modern iOS frameworks.
• Experience with app performance optimization , modularization , and offline‑first strategies .
• Familiarity with Android development (Kotlin/Java) is a strong plus.
• Experience integrating with APIs, handling mobile data storage, caching, and background tasks.
• Strong knowledge of App Store submission , mobile security , and compliance guidelines .
• Experience with mobile CI/CD pipelines , testing frameworks , and deployment automation .
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain architectural concepts to both technical and non‑technical team members.
• Passion for clean code, design patterns (MVVM, VIPER, etc.), and scalable architecture.

Benefits

• Apple hardware ecosystem for work.
• Annual Bonus .
• Top‑tier Health and Life Insurance for peace of mind.
• Transportation Budget to support your commute needs.
• Coverflex benefits package for meal allowances, well‑being, and more.
• Childcare support.
• Air Conference – an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together.
• Pension Fund to support your long‑term financial planning.
• Urban Sports Club membership to keep you active.
• Meals 100% free at the hub.