Software Architect - Mobile

About the role

Air Apps is looking for a Mobile Software Architect to lead the design of scalable, high‑performance mobile solutions. You will work onsite in Lisbon, collaborating with product, design, and engineering teams to shape the future of their AI‑powered applications.

Key responsibilities

• Define and lead mobile architecture strategy, focusing on iOS while maintaining Android knowledge.
• Establish coding standards, design patterns, and performance guidelines across projects.
• Lead architectural reviews, guide refactoring, and design reusable APIs, SDKs, and modular components.
• Partner with backend and cloud teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Mentor mobile engineers and stay current with mobile architecture trends.

Required profile

• 6+ years of mobile development experience with a strong architectural mindset.
• Deep expertise in iOS development using Swift; Objective‑C a plus.
• Solid understanding of UIKit, SwiftUI, Combine and modern iOS frameworks.
• Experience with app performance optimization, modularization, and offline‑first strategies.
• Strong communication skills to explain architectural concepts to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Required skills

• Swift, Objective‑C
• UIKit, SwiftUI, Combine
• iOS architecture patterns (MVVM, VIPER)
• Android development (Kotlin/Java) – strong plus
• API integration, data storage, caching, background tasks
• Mobile CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, deployment automation

What we offer

• Apple hardware ecosystem for work
• Annual bonus
• Top‑tier health and life insurance
• Transportation budget
• Coverflex benefits package
• Childcare support
• Air Conference events
• Pension fund
• Urban sports club membership
• Free meals at the hub