Lead Mobile Native App Developer - Android (Onsite)

Cognizant North America; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Lead Mobile Native App Developer specializing in Android to join their dynamic team. This role involves leading a team of engineers, designing and developing high-quality mobile applications, and ensuring code quality through automation testing. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Android development, strong communication skills, and a passion for technology. Join a company that is at the forefront of digital transformation, where your contributions will enhance customer experiences and drive innovation. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving industry.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software development with a focus on mobile applications.
• Strong experience in Android development and mobile solutions engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions.
• Implement automation testing using BDD frameworks.

Skills

Android Development (Kotlin, Jetpack)

Software Development

Mobile Solutions Engineering

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

Communication Skills

Application and Web Security

Job description

Lead Mobile Native App Developer - Android (Onsite)

The Role:

Cognizant's Digital Engineering practice is looking for a Lead Mobile Native App Developer - Android. If you're like us, you've got big ideas. At Cognizant, we're exploring new insights every day. We help industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate products that build new value-by connecting people with things, insights, and experiences. Cognizant digital engineering designs, engineers and delivers digital products and experiences that drive digital-first business models. We offer the most comprehensive digital engineering expertise and client-centric methodology for balanced innovation.

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.)

Work Location: San Leandro, CA. Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions.
• Ensure 100% code coverage for line and branch using test automations.
• Implement automation testing using BDD frameworks.
• Collaborate with other technology teams and architects to define and develop scalable design solutions.
• Implement resilient and secure code solutions to enhance customer journey experiences and digital capabilities to automate.
• Ensure performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Leverage advanced troubleshooting skills to efficiently identify and resolve bottlenecks and bugs.
• Help maintain code quality without sonar issues / vulnerabilities
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of Software Development experience with architecting, designing, and developing iOS or Android mobile applications.
• 8+ years of Android (Kotlin and Jetpack) development experience.
• 5+ years of mobile solutions engineering experience.
• 5+ years experience in Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0, 2.1 or a combination of both
• Strong experience in design, code, test, debug, and document for projects implementations
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to develop partnerships and collaborate with other business and functional areas
• Knowledge and understanding of application and web security

Knowledge and understanding of technology performance: analysis and tuning for applications.

Applications will be accepted until 04/20/2025

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $81,337 - $141,500 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: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• 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

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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 constantly evolving world. Together, we're improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.