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.

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📌 Software Architect - Mobile (Madrid)
🏢 airapps
📍 Madrid