Mobile Architect

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and develop new features for the Cracker Barrel mobile application.
• Work closely with designers to ensure that the user interface and experience align with Cracker Barrel's brand identity and standards.
• Develop and maintain the overall architecture of mobile applications, ensuring they are scalable, maintainable, and high-performing.
• Collaborate with backend teams to design and integrate with external APIs/data sources to provide dynamic functionality within the app.
• Provide technical guidance to development teams, mentoring and supporting engineers in best practices for mobile development.
• Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability.
• Assess and recommend mobile frameworks, tools, and platforms for cross-platform development (e.g., React Native, Flutter).
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and implement strategies for optimization, focusing on both frontend and backend components.
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization.
• Continuously monitor app performance and user feedback to identify areas for improvement and optimization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of Mobile Architect experience.
• Knowledge of CI/CD processes and tools.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of modern Android and iOS architectural patterns.
• Experience with cloud message APIs and push notifications.
• Understanding of Google’s Android design principles and interface guidelines.
• Previous experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
• Proficiency in mobile programming languages (Swift, Kotlin, Java, JavaScript).
• Experience with cross-platform development frameworks (React Native, Flutter, Xamarin).
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and backend integration.
• Familiarity with mobile security best practices.

Qualifications

• Good Work Deserves Good Pay: Competitive Annual Salary | Annual Bonus Opportunities
• Support That Goes Beyond the Clock: Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Benefits on Day 1| Life Insurance and Disability Coverage | Paid Vacation/Employee Assistance Program
• Grow and Thrive Your Way: Business Resource Groups | Tuition Reimbursement | Professional Development
• Culture of Belonging: Support that starts on day one | Onboarding, training, and development to help you thrive | Recognition programs and employee events that bring us together
• Invest in Your Future: 401k Plan with Company Matching Contributions at 90 days | Employee Stock Purchase Program
• More Perks, Just Because: 35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items | Exclusive Biscuit Perks like discounts on home, travel, cell phones, and more!