React Native Developer

Cognizant; Utah; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an experienced React Native Developer to design, build, and ship high-quality cross-platform mobile applications for Android and iOS. Hybrid work in Sunnyvale, CA allows collaboration with design, QA, and backend teams to deliver polished user experiences.

You will own the full app lifecycle, write clean client-side code, and apply scalable design patterns. The role offers a discretionary annual incentive program and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience with React Native.
• Experience building apps for Android and iOS.
• Understanding of end-to-end mobile app development from development to production.
• Basic understanding of JavaScript development and build tools.
• Knowledge of software design patterns such as MVC, Delegation, Singleton, Factory, and Adapter.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain cross-platform mobile applications using React Native.
• Own the full app lifecycle, from development and testing through release to production.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient client-side code following industry best practices.
• Apply proven software design patterns to build scalable, well-structured applications.
• Use JavaScript development and build tools to manage builds, dependencies, and releases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into working features.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and improve app performance on both Android and iOS.

Skills

React Native

Mobile dev

JavaScript

Cross-platform

Team collaboration

Job description

React Native Developer

Location: Hybrid in Sunnyvale, CA

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced React Developer to build and ship high-quality cross-platform mobile apps for Android and iOS. You’ll take features from development through production, working closely with design, QA, and backend teams to deliver reliable, polished user experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain cross-platform mobile applications using React Native
• Own the full app lifecycle, from development and testing through release to production
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient client-side code following industry best practices
• Apply proven software design patterns to build scalable, well-structured applications
• Use JavaScript development and build tools to manage builds, dependencies, and releases
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into working features
• Troubleshoot, debug, and improve app performance on both Android and iOS

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with strong hands-on experience in the React Native framework
• Solid understanding of mobile development principles, with experience building apps for more than one target OS (preferably Android and iOS)
• Understanding of the end-to-end activities involved in developing a cross-platform mobile app, from development to production
• Basic understanding of JavaScript development and build tools
• Awareness of good practices in client-side coding
• Solid understanding of software design and patterns such as MVC, Delegation, Singleton, Factory, and Adapter

Applications will be accepted until 10/30/2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $ 90,000– $ 130,000 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.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.