Mobile Application Architect

Welcome to Audi RED, a new and exciting opportunity to change the way partners work together.

Audi RED is an organization founded on a true partnership between BIMM Management Group, a leading Toronto based digital and technology agency, and Audi, the automotive brand shaping the future of premium mobility.   Audi RED aims to be the technology center of North America and eventually the globe for Audi’s digital experience ecosystem.

It will be the center of excellence, innovation, design, and delivery.

Built upon the foundation of a longstanding partnership, and a commitment to collective growth and success, Audi RED will be the bridge between agency and product, delivering the utmost in customer experience and service design through technologically driven solutions.  Who we’re looking for    We are seeking a Mobile Architect who will report to the Director of Architecture and Engineering.

This role involves collaborating with internal Audi Red architecture team members and agency partners to evaluate and address business and technology requirements, formulate optimal practice solutions, and design state-of-the-art architecture and engineering systems across various business domains.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned software engineer with multi-disciplinary architecture experience, who excels in mentoring teams, advocating for client needs while adhering to best practices and technical superiority.  Responsibilities  Demonstrate strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach to complex technical challenges.  Communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal form, translating complex technical concepts for technical and non-technical stakeholders.  Influence platform strategy, architectural direction, and roadmap decisions through expertise and collaboration, without relying on direct authority.  Act as a trusted advisor to product, engineering, and leadership teams on mobile architecture, technical strategy, and long-term platform evolution.  Collaborate with stakeholders to define business challenges, assess feasibility, establish priorities, and develop architecture strategies and technology roadmaps.  Prototype, evaluate, and validate technology solutions independently and collaboratively to inform architectural decisions.  Provide informed perspectives on emerging technologies and architectural options to business and technology leaders.  Identify, recommend, and drive modernization opportunities across platforms and client solutions.  Guide solution architects and engineers in technical decision-making, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and engineering best practices across partner agencies.  Design and implement sophisticated, scalable technology solutions to address complex, multi-domain, and multi-industry challenges.  Oversee agency partner execution and actively participate in client architecture forums to ensure alignment, quality, and delivery excellence.  Requirements  6+ years of experience in hands-on mobile application development  3+ years of hands-on architecture experience in an architectural or lead role preferably in enterprise organization.  Experience with native mobile languages (Swift for iOS, Kotlin for Android)  Defined, evolved, and governed mobile architecture strategies aligned with business objectives, platform roadmaps, and enterprise technology standards.  Provided architectural leadership across multiple mobile engineering teams, ensuring consistency, interoperability, and long-term technical alignment.  Partnered closely with product managers, UX / UI designers, backend engineers, and fellow architects to deliver scalable, secure, and user-centric mobile solutions.  Designed modular, reusable mobile architectures enabling faster development, easier maintenance, and improved team autonomy.  Led architecture reviews, resolved cross-team dependencies, and addressed architectural risks across iOS, Android, and cross-platform solutions.  Translated business and product requirements into high-level designs, architecture diagrams, and detailed technical blueprints.  Oversaw integration of mobile applications with backend services, REST and GraphQL APIs, and third-party systems to ensure seamless data flow and performance.  Applied mobile security best practices including secure authentication, encryption, vulnerability management, and regulatory compliance.  Championed performance optimization techniques covering memory management, network efficiency, responsiveness, and battery usage.  Established and improved CI / CD pipelines, enabling reliable builds, automated testing, and streamlined app store releases.  Mentored senior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, architectural guidance, and continuous improvement initiatives.  Evaluated and recommended emerging mobile technologies, frameworks, and tools to support long-term platform evolution.  Maintained clear architectural documentation to support knowledge sharing and consistency across teams.

Nice to Have  Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology or similar field  Experience working in a large global development ecosystem  What We Offer   Work Life Balance : Paid vacation and additional shutdowns around holidays to allow us to reset and recharge so we come back better for our customers.  Benefits : We offer premium full health benefits, so you get the coverage you need, as well as a work from home set up allowance to get you comfy.   Culture :   We’re passionate about working collaboratively, bonding through team events, and most importantly having fun.  We’re remote first, but love connecting and collaborating in-office. If you are an in-office creature, enjoy our beautiful shared office space in the heart of Downtown Toronto.    Audi RED is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and accessible.

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without discrimination.

Please let us know if accommodation for the recruitment / interview process is required and we will work with you to make sure your needs are met.

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