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NPR

Senior Mobile Software Architect

NPR

. Define and implement shared architectural patterns and modular design systems across native iOS and Android codebases and cross-platform integrations .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • United StatesSenior💰 $184,758 - $205,933 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and implementing architectural patterns for native iOS and Android applications, with a strong focus on privacy compliance and cloud infrastructure optimization. Proven ability to lead cross-divisional technical architecture and promote best practices in software engineering.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Native Mobile ArchitectureSwift, Kotlin, Java, Objective-CRESTful/GraphQL APIsCloud Infrastructure (AWS, GCP)GDPR and CPRA Compliance

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Hard Skills
Architectural DesignDistributed SystemsMedia Playback ProtocolsCDN ConfigurationCloud Cost OptimizationAutomated Testing FrameworksContinuous Integration PipelinesCode ReviewsTechnical OversightOn-Call Incident Resolution
Soft Skills
Exceptional Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationTraining and Mentoring
Tools & Technologies
GitCloud InfrastructureCDN Caching StrategiesAgile Processes
Industry Keywords
Software EngineeringPrivacy ComplianceTechnical ArchitectureCross-Platform IntegrationHigh-Traffic Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AndroidAWSCloudDistributed SystemsGoogle Cloud PlatformGraphQLiOSJavaKotlinObjective-CPHPSQLSwiftGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Define and implement shared architectural patterns and modular design systems across native iOS and Android codebases and cross-platform integrations
  • Lead platform-to-client architecture for personalized content delivery across owned digital properties and member station networks
  • Conduct technical evaluations of custom builds versus vendor solutions
  • Introduce modern technologies and establish architectural standards across divisions
  • Provide technical oversight across cross-divisional product roadmaps, project proposals, and OKR planning cycles
  • Conduct architectural proposals and code reviews
  • Integrate privacy compliance, security standards, CDN caching strategies, and cloud cost optimization
  • Participate in automated deployments across QA, UAT, and production environments
  • Join the developer on-call rotation to diagnose and resolve critical incidents
  • Author documented, resilient code and reusable core libraries
  • Assist in onboarding, training, and interviewing software engineering staff
  • Advocate for efficient agile processes and inclusive team practices

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 7+ years of progressive software engineering experience, including designing and leading technical architecture for complex, multi-team platform environments
  • Deep proficiency in native mobile architecture for iOS and Android
  • Proficiency with Swift, Kotlin, Java, or Objective-C
  • Experience designing high-traffic, resilient distributed systems
  • Experience with RESTful/GraphQL APIs and client-server integration patterns
  • Experience architecting media playback and streaming protocols
  • Experience with CDN configurations and cloud infrastructure such as AWS or GCP
  • Experience integrating GDPR and CPRA privacy compliance standards
  • Experience with cloud cost optimization frameworks in high-availability environments
  • Experience with Git, continuous integration pipelines, and automated testing frameworks
  • Ability to translate complex business and product requirements into architectural designs across multiple engineering teams
  • Ability to conduct code reviews and promote engineering best practices
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve production incidents during on-call rotation
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical work experience
  • Preferred: familiarity with Go or PHP in event-driven or microservice architectures
  • Preferred: experience with edge media caches, relational databases/SQL, or open-source software

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive benefits for employees and dependents
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Financial well-being benefits
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Voluntary retirement savings
  • Remote work option within an NPR-supported location in the United States
  • On-site work option at an NPR facility, subject to desk availability and approval
  • Combination of remote and on-site work
  • Travel to other locations as needed