Senior iOS Developer

Cognizant; Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm seeks a Senior iOS Developer to design and deliver high-quality mobile experiences. You will lead cross-functional teams, ensuring the development of user-centric applications while upholding engineering best practices. Ideal candidates should have over 4 years of experience in native iOS development and proficiency in Swift and Objective-C. This remote position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including medical and parental leave.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Paid Holidays + Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan with Contributions

Long‑term/Short‑term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in native iOS development.
• Proficiency with Swift and Objective-C.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test rich, interactive features for native iOS applications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to clarify software requirements.
• Lead development efforts for complex components ensuring quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve advanced software issues.
• Participate in and drive code reviews, upholding standards.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions.

Skills

Native iOS development

Swift

Objective-C

Debugging and problem-solving

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Job description

Senior iOS Developer – Description

About the Role

As a Senior iOS Developer , you will play a key role in designing and delivering high‑quality, intuitive, and secure iOS mobile experiences. You will serve as a technical leader within the engineering team and collaborate closely with product partners, designers, and fellow developers to build scalable, user‑centric applications. Your expertise will help guide architectural decisions and elevate engineering best practices.

In This Role, You Will:

• Design, build, and test rich, interactive features for native iOS applications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather, clarify, and refine software requirements.
• Lead development efforts for complex components or features, ensuring quality, performance, and consistency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve advanced software issues throughout the development lifecycle.
• Participate in and often drive code reviews, upholding coding standards and best practices.
• Contribute to and influence architectural discussions and technical decision‑making.

Work Model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Englewood, Colorado . Regardless of your working arrangement, we promote a healthy work‑life balance through our wellbeing programs. Working arrangements are accurate as of the posting date and may change based on business, project, or team requirements. Any changes will be communicated transparently.

Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in native iOS development .
• Proficiency with Swift and Objective‑C .
• Strong debugging and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Experience building features for large‑scale or enterprise iOS applications.
• Strong understanding of iOS frameworks, UIKit/SwiftUI, mobile architecture patterns, and development best practices.
• Ability to contribute to technical design and mentor junior developers .

Salary and Compensation

Applications will be accepted until February 27, 2026 .

The annual salary for this position is $65,000–$94,500 , depending on experience and qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program , based on performance and subject to applicable plan terms.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays + Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan with Contributions
• Long‑term/Short‑term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer

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

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.