Android Developer (remote)

cognizant technologies; Stamford (CT); Remote; USD 47,975 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a remote Senior Android Developer to join their expanding mobile development team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience with Android development, particularly in Java and Kotlin, and a solid understanding of the Android SDK. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining mobile applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and troubleshooting development issues. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Android development.
• Expertise in Java, Kotlin, and Android SDK/Studio.
• Familiar with Android Debug Bridge (ADB) and SQLite.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Android applications, including developing and debugging features.
• Collaborate with developers and designers for a cohesive user experience.
• Troubleshoot and resolve development issues efficiently.

Skills

Android development

Java

Kotlin

Android SDK

Android Debug Bridge (ADB)

SQLite

Problem-solving

Agile methodologies

Job description

Senior Android Developer (remote)

Cognizant is looking for an experienced, innovative Senior Android Developer to grow with our mobile development team! As a Senior Android developer, you will be involved from conception to launch creating highly engaging, technologically sound and aesthetically impressive mobile applications for users at scale. An ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working in a fast paced, collaborative, geographically distributed team. We seek an expert engineer who values the “team”, drives continuous improvement and is unafraid to challenge the status quo with creative mobile solutions.

Candidates for this role should have experience working within a financial organization and display an understanding and appreciation for the complexities therein. Experience with digital platforms, distributed systems, and Cloud technologies is also critical.

Experience within a continuously changing environment that influences the banking experience for clients and employees, including driving consistent frameworks and methodologies to support consistency is critical for this role. Attention to detail and an ability to convey relevant information at summary and detailed levels is a key factor to success in this role. Requires experience in both waterfall and agile methodologies.

Work Authorization

• Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)

Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for creating and maintaining Android applications, including developing new features, debugging existing code, and ensuring the applications are optimized for the best user experience.
• Must understand the Android platform, be able to write code in Java, and be familiar with Android development tools.
• Additionally, collaborate with other developers and designers to create a cohesive user experience.
• Must also be able to troubleshoot and resolve any issues that may arise during the development process.
• Must be able to work with other teams to ensure that the application meets the user's expectations. With these responsibilities in mind, Android developers must be able to work efficiently and effectively to create applications that are both user-friendly and reliable.
• Must also be able to think critically, solve complex problems, and stay up-to-date on the latest Android technologies. With these skills and responsibilities, Android developers are essential for creating unique applications.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Android development
• Expertise in the attached technology:
• Java/Kotlin
• Android SDK/Studio
• Android Debug Bridge (ADB)
• SQLite, Android emulators

Applications will be accepted until: 8/23/2024

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $47,975K – $133 00K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences, so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.