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Design and lead multi-layer architecture solutions for modern web and mobile applications including client, BFF, API Gateway, and service integration layers.
Strong mobile development background, experience with BFF layers, API gateways, OAuth 2.0, distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native architecture with progression into hands-on architecture roles.
Solution Architect Mobile & Web (BFF / API Architecture) Location: Remote (Seattle, WA based Client & Local candidates preferred) Remote with Travel (as needed) Rate: Negotiable Employment Type: Contract Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design and lead multi-layer architecture solutions for modern Web and Mobile applications. This role requires deep technical expertise across mobile frameworks, API orchestration, microservices, and cloud-native environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background with progression into architecture and hands-on experience guiding development teams through design and implementation. Key Responsibilities • Define and design multi-layer architecture including: • Client layer (Mobile & Web) • BFF (Backend-for-Frontend) / Orchestration layer • API Gateway layer • Service integration layer • Architect experience APIs and orchestration patterns across enterprise services (UCPC, UCPR, Location services, and related domains). • Provide hands-on technical leadership through design reviews, code reviews, and implementation guidance. • Drive architectural decisions across: • Mobile and web frameworks • API design standards • Caching strategies • CDN strategy • Security architecture • Observability and monitoring • Collaborate with Product, Engineering, CIAM, Payments, Anti-Fraud, and Platform teams to ensure cohesive architecture. • Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements including scalability, performance, reliability, and security. Required Skills & Experience • Strong background in Mobile Application Development • Experience designing and implementing BFF / Orchestration layers • Experience with API Gateways (Apigee preferred) • Strong understanding of OAuth 2.0, OIDC, CIAM flows, and token security • Experience with distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native architecture • Experience with CDN strategies and caching mechanisms • Prior hands-on engineering experience progressing into architecture Nice to Have • Experience working in high-traffic consumer platforms • Experience with Payments and Anti-Fraud integrations • Exposure to enterprise identity platforms (CIAM)
This job posting was last updated on 3/2/2026