What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobile Application Software Architect - Local to Pittsburgh, Dallas, or Naples position at CGI?
Position Description
This hybrid role will require someone at our client site in Pittsburgh, PA, Dallas, TX, or Naples, FL.
Senior Front End & Mobile Architect responsible for leading the design and development of enterprise-scale web and mobile applications. The role combines deep technical expertise in modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, Next.js) and hybrid mobile technologies (React Native, Flutter, Ionic, or similar) with strong architectural vision, performance optimization, and user experience awareness.
This position defines standards for design systems, API integration, state management, and deployment pipelines, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and security alignment with DevOps practices. The architect collaborates closely with backend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver high-quality, consistent, and integrated digital experiences across platforms.
This role requires strong technical leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills to guide teams, influence architectural decisions, and drive frontend and mobile excellence across projects.
Your future duties and responsibilities
CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.
CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com. You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.
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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.
CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.
This hybrid role will require someone at our client site in Pittsburgh, PA, Dallas, TX, or Naples, FL.
Senior Front End & Mobile Architect responsible for leading the design and development of enterprise-scale web and mobile applications. The role combines deep technical expertise in modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, Next.js) and hybrid mobile technologies (React Native, Flutter, Ionic, or similar) with strong architectural vision, performance optimization, and user experience awareness.
This position defines standards for design systems, API integration, state management, and deployment pipelines, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and security alignment with DevOps practices. The architect collaborates closely with backend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver high-quality, consistent, and integrated digital experiences across platforms.
This role requires strong technical leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills to guide teams, influence architectural decisions, and drive frontend and mobile excellence across projects.
Your future duties and responsibilities
- Define and lead the frontend and mobile architecture roadmap, ensuring scalable and modular design across projects.
- Architect responsive and performant web and mobile applications aligned with UX/UI guidelines and accessibility standards.
- Establish code quality, design system, and component library standards across frontend teams.
- Oversee the development and optimization of React, Angular, or Vue.js web applications and React Native/Flutter or Angular/Ionic mobile apps.
- Govern the frontend–backend integration, API gateway usage, and data flow using secure and optimized communication practices.
- Drive frontend performance optimization (lazy loading, code splitting, caching, PWA strategies).
- Define best practices for state management (Redux, MobX, Context API, NgRx) and routing.
- Collaborate with backend and DevOps teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines for web and mobile deployments (Jenkins, Gitlab CI/CD).
- Enforce frontend security standards (CSP, OWASP, input validation, secure API communication, OAuth2 integration).
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to frontend and mobile developers.
- Participate in architecture reviews, technical design discussions, and solution validation sessions.
- Stay current with evolving frameworks, libraries, and mobile technologies to drive innovation in product development.
- 10 years of total experience in software development, with 5 years in frontend/mobile architecture.
- Proven experience in designing and deploying enterprise-scale web and mobile apps.
- Expertise in React.js, Angular, Nextjs or Vue.js for modern web applications.
- Strong hands-on experience with React Native or Flutter for cross-platform mobile development.
- Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6 ), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design frameworks (Tailwind, Bootstrap).
- Familiarity with design systems (Storybook, Material UI) and UI libraries.
- In-depth knowledge of frontend security best practices and OAuth2 / OpenID integration.
- Strong understanding of RESTful API, GraphQL, and backend data integration.
- Experience optimizing builds with Webpack, Vite, or similar bundlers.
- Familiarity with mobile app deployment pipelines (App Store, Play Store, CI/CD).
- Exposure to cloud hosting (AWS Amplify, S3, CloudFront, Firebase) and DevOps integration.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-team collaboration skills.
- Experience in Angular with iONIC preferred
CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive insurance options
- Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
- Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Wellness and Well-being programs
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.
CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com. You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.
We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Click here to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members.
All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.
CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.
