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iOS Engineer

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iOS Engineer

We are looking for an iOS Engineer to develop and enhance mobile applications used by millions of customers worldwide. We are seeking someone with strong technical expertise and creativity, who enjoys solving complex problems and working with innovative technologies. The ideal candidate is proactive in sharing ideas, passionate about delivering exceptional user experiences, and committed to writing clean, maintainable code.

You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment, partnering with designers, product owners, QA engineers, and software engineers to build and improve mobile features and capabilities. You should be familiar with modern iOS development practices and comfortable working in an agile environment where rapid iteration, experimentation, and problem-solving are encouraged.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-quality iOS applications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver new features and enhancements.
  • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while continuously improving existing solutions.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues.
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automation initiatives.
  • Optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability.
  • Work with both modern and legacy codebases as required.
  • Design solutions for complex and open-ended business challenges.
  • Develop and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure software quality.

Required Experience & Skills

  • Experience building and maintaining iOS applications.
  • Strong proficiency in Swift and iOS development frameworks.
  • Experience with build tools such as Tuist, xcodebuild, GitHub Actions, and CircleCI.
  • Understanding of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices.
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of functional programming concepts and patterns.
  • Experience with performance analysis and optimization.
  • Ability to work with and modernize legacy Objective-C code.
  • Experience writing unit and integration tests.
  • Familiarity with open-source technologies and practices.
  • Experience working within globally distributed teams.
  • Strong self-management, organization, and time management skills.
  • Experience integrating mobile applications with backend services and APIs.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Technologies & Tools

Candidates may have experience with some or all of the following technologies:

  • UIKit
  • MVVM Architecture
  • REST APIs
  • RAML API Documentation
  • Danger
  • μFeatures Architecture
  • Swift
  • Objective-C
  • GitHub Actions
  • CircleCI
  • XCTest / XCUITest
  • Tuist

Additional eligibility requirements:

· Candidates must currently reside in the UK.

· Candidates must be available to start within 4 weeks of receiving an offer.

About Cognizant: 
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap 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, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Additional employment information
Compensation 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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Benefits that help you thrive and grow

Our benefits program is built with you in mind—so you can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced and healthy life.

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Financial wellbeing

We regularly review market data to ensure compensation reflects the value you bring. Your benefits extend beyond pay and may include retirement plans, financial education, etc.

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Physical and mental health

We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program and more. 

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Your career, your way

With 350,000+ roles at Cognizant, you’ll have opportunities explore new technologies, industries and locations—and build the skills you need to grow your career.

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Real-world impact

Think about the biggest brands you rely on. Chances are, they rely on us to help strengthen their business. Here, you’ll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere.

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Here’s what you can expect from our hiring process. Please keep in mind that it may vary by role and location. Explore our FAQs to learn more.

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Step 2: Connect with your recruiter

If one of our recruiters sees a fit, they’ll set up a short intro call to learn more about you and how your experiences and skills match the role.

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Step 3: Show off your skills

If you and our team would like to continue the process, you’ll interview with our hiring team. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

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Step 4: Decision time

Our team will then review each candidates’ potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time because we want to find the right fit for both you and us—but you can count on us to keep you updated.

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