Senior Android Engineer.
A role for an experienced Android specialist with deep expertise in Android SDK native app development Kotlin and networking libraries. The role focuses on building secure scalable and high-performance mobile applications in a hybrid work model collaborating across teams to deliver reliable user experiences that support business growth and societal impact.
Cognizant’s Application Delivery If you’re like us, you’ve got big ideas. At Cognizant, we’re exploring new ideas every day. We help industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate products that create 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 sustainable innovation.
Location: Minneapolis-MN
Experience Required: 10+ years
You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. Cognizant will not sponsor work authorization for this role.
Responsibilities:
Design and implement complex Android native applications using Kotlin and Android SDK to deliver reliable and engaging user experiences that align with business goals
Develop reusable application components and libraries that improve code quality and accelerate delivery of future Android features and product enhancements
Optimize application performance and memory usage on a wide range of Android devices to ensure smooth interactions in diverse network and hardware conditions
Integrate secure and efficient networking libraries to handle data synchronization offline capabilities and resilient communication with backend services
Collaborate with product managers and experience designers to translate user requirements into technical solutions that solve real world problems and create measurable value
Review code using Git based workflows to maintain consistency, detect defects early and foster a culture of continuous improvement and shared ownership
Implement robust error handling and monitoring strategies to improve application stability, reduce production incidents and enhance customer trust
Coordinate with quality engineering partners to define test strategies automate regression coverage and ensure high quality releases for Android applications
Apply secure coding practices for Android and networking features to protect customer data comply with regulatory expectations and reduce security risks
Refactor legacy Android components into modular and testable structures to simplify maintenance and support long term scalability of the platform
Mentor peers on Android best practices and Kotlin patterns to uplift engineering standards and encourage knowledge sharing across the team
Document architecture decisions and component interactions in clear technical narratives that support onboarding audits and future enhancements
Engage in continuous learning on new Android platform changes and emerging networking frameworks to keep solutions modern efficient and aligned with industry evolution
Qualifications:
Describe prior experience of at least twelve years in software development with a primary focus on Android native applications and Kotlin based solutions
Demonstrate strong proficiency in Android SDK components including activities fragments services and modern architectural patterns adopted by the organization
Show hands on experience integrating and tuning networking libraries that manage authentication retries data caching and secure communication flows
Illustrate confidence using Git for branching pull requests and code reviews within collaborative development environments
Highlight practical experience working in hybrid work models that combine remote and onsite collaboration while maintaining productivity and effective communication
Explain familiarity with continuous integration pipelines and automated testing approaches that support frequent and stable Android releases
Detail exposure to building accessible and inclusive mobile experiences that serve diverse user communities and contribute to broader societal benefit
Certifications Required:
Preferred certifications include Google Associate Android Developer or equivalent recognized Android or mobile development credentials
Why Choose Cognizant?
It takes a lot to succeed in today’s fast-paced market, and Cognizant Technology Solutions has become a leader in the industry. We love big ideas and even bigger dreams! We stand out because we put human experiences at the core. Our associates enjoy robust benefits and training opportunities from our industry-recognized, award-winning Academy team. You will have access to hundreds of technical trainings to keep your skillsets fresh and have opportunities to acquire certifications on the newest technologies.
Everything we do at Cognizant we do with passion—for our clients (fortune 100 companies), our communities, and our organization. It’s the defining attribute that we look for in our people.
If you love ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!
About Cognizant Application Delivery Well-designed, software transcends digital technology, going beyond the fulfillment of basic requirements to focus instead on human needs. Within Cognizant Digital Engineering, we help clients develop software products that transform human insights into tangible, production-ready digital solutions. We also work with our clients to scale their native cloud applications. Using insights from the lived experiences of our consumers, we seamlessly replace traditional service strategies with engaging, precise, and direct digital applications. Designing phenomenal software is vital to success in the digital economy—and we understand that a human-centric approach is key to this design.
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What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
