Solution Architect, Mobile Apps
Conde Nast
New York, NY 10007$175,000 - $205,000 a yearFull Time
Job Description
Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others.
Job Description
Location:
New York, NY
Condé Nast is a global media company producing the world's most iconic lifestyle, journalism, and fashion brands, including The New Yorker, Vogue, Epicurious, and Wired. Our mobile engineering teams build the digital products that deliver world-class storytelling and premium experiences to millions of readers worldwide.
We are building a multi-brand mobile application portfolio that balances code reuse through shared infrastructure with the unique design and feature requirements of each premium brand. Our current portfolio includes native iOS and Android applications built with Swift and Kotlin, as well as Flutter-based cross-platform apps. We are evolving our architecture toward greater efficiency through shared SDK components while maintaining the flexibility to adopt emerging technologies as the mobile ecosystem continues to evolve rapidly.
Our tech stack:
Languages and frameworks: Flutter/Dart, Swift (iOS), Kotlin (Android)
APIs and integration: REST, GraphQL, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect
Analytics and experimentation: Embrace, Snowplow, Firebase, Growthbook
We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect, Mobile Apps to provide technical leadership across our mobile engineering organization. You will work with globally distributed teams spanning the United States, United Kingdom, India, and Spain, including both full-time employees and specialist partners.
Responsibilities
Define mobile architecture strategy and technical standards across a multi-app, multi-brand portfolio
Design shared SDK and component architecture that enables code reuse while preserving brand-specific experiences
Lead architectural design reviews and provide technical direction on complex mobile engineering challenges
Establish and enforce coding standards, architectural patterns, and engineering best practices
Review code and mentor engineers across Flutter, iOS, and Android development
Partner with product, design, and backend teams to architect scalable solutions for subscription, authentication, content delivery, and user engagement features
Collaborate with platform engineering teams to design mobile-optimized APIs and integration patterns
Evaluate emerging mobile technologies and frameworks, providing recommendations on when to adopt or pivot
Drive quality and performance standards across the app portfolio
Document architectural decisions and build technical knowledge within the organization
Work effectively across time zones with distributed engineering teams and external partners
Desired Skills & Qualifications
7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with 5+ years focused on mobile application development and production apps at scale
Strong expertise in cross-platform frameworks (Flutter preferred) and native mobile development (iOS with Swift and/or Android with Kotlin)
Proven experience architecting shared infrastructure, SDKs, or component libraries for multi-app environments
Deep understanding of mobile architecture patterns, state management, and performance optimization
Experience integrating authentication systems, RESTful and GraphQL APIs, and backend services
Track record of technical leadership through code review, mentorship, and establishing engineering standards
Experience working with distributed engineering teams across multiple geographies
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, app store deployment, and mobile DevOps practices
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate complex technical trade-offs
Excellent communication skills for technical documentation and cross-functional collaboration
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
Understanding of media, publishing, or subscription-based business models a plus
Experience with consultant or partner engineering teams valued
Salary Range: $175,000-205,000
What happens next?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.
Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.
Job Description
Location:
New York, NY
Condé Nast is a global media company producing the world's most iconic lifestyle, journalism, and fashion brands, including The New Yorker, Vogue, Epicurious, and Wired. Our mobile engineering teams build the digital products that deliver world-class storytelling and premium experiences to millions of readers worldwide.
We are building a multi-brand mobile application portfolio that balances code reuse through shared infrastructure with the unique design and feature requirements of each premium brand. Our current portfolio includes native iOS and Android applications built with Swift and Kotlin, as well as Flutter-based cross-platform apps. We are evolving our architecture toward greater efficiency through shared SDK components while maintaining the flexibility to adopt emerging technologies as the mobile ecosystem continues to evolve rapidly.
Our tech stack:
Languages and frameworks: Flutter/Dart, Swift (iOS), Kotlin (Android)
APIs and integration: REST, GraphQL, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect
Analytics and experimentation: Embrace, Snowplow, Firebase, Growthbook
We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect, Mobile Apps to provide technical leadership across our mobile engineering organization. You will work with globally distributed teams spanning the United States, United Kingdom, India, and Spain, including both full-time employees and specialist partners.
Responsibilities
Define mobile architecture strategy and technical standards across a multi-app, multi-brand portfolio
Design shared SDK and component architecture that enables code reuse while preserving brand-specific experiences
Lead architectural design reviews and provide technical direction on complex mobile engineering challenges
Establish and enforce coding standards, architectural patterns, and engineering best practices
Review code and mentor engineers across Flutter, iOS, and Android development
Partner with product, design, and backend teams to architect scalable solutions for subscription, authentication, content delivery, and user engagement features
Collaborate with platform engineering teams to design mobile-optimized APIs and integration patterns
Evaluate emerging mobile technologies and frameworks, providing recommendations on when to adopt or pivot
Drive quality and performance standards across the app portfolio
Document architectural decisions and build technical knowledge within the organization
Work effectively across time zones with distributed engineering teams and external partners
Desired Skills & Qualifications
7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with 5+ years focused on mobile application development and production apps at scale
Strong expertise in cross-platform frameworks (Flutter preferred) and native mobile development (iOS with Swift and/or Android with Kotlin)
Proven experience architecting shared infrastructure, SDKs, or component libraries for multi-app environments
Deep understanding of mobile architecture patterns, state management, and performance optimization
Experience integrating authentication systems, RESTful and GraphQL APIs, and backend services
Track record of technical leadership through code review, mentorship, and establishing engineering standards
Experience working with distributed engineering teams across multiple geographies
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, app store deployment, and mobile DevOps practices
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate complex technical trade-offs
Excellent communication skills for technical documentation and cross-functional collaboration
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
Understanding of media, publishing, or subscription-based business models a plus
Experience with consultant or partner engineering teams valued
Salary Range: $175,000-205,000
What happens next?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.
Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.