Cognizant

Senior Android Engineer

Cognizant • $100K — $130K *
Minneapolis, MN 55407In-Person
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Reposted 3 days ago
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Qualifications

  • 12+ years of software development experience focusing on Android native applications and Kotlin.
  • Strong proficiency in Android SDK components and modern architectural patterns.
  • Experience integrating and tuning networking libraries for authentication and secure communication.
  • Proficient in using Git for collaboration and code review processes.
  • Experience working in hybrid work environments with productivity in both remote and onsite settings.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing for stable Android releases.
  • Understanding of building accessible mobile experiences that benefit diverse user communities.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy advanced Android native applications using Kotlin for optimal user experiences.
  • Create reusable components and libraries to enhance code quality and speed up feature delivery.
  • Optimize apps for performance across various Android devices and network conditions.
  • Integrate secure networking libraries for effective data synchronization and backend communication.
  • Collaborate with product and design teams to convert user needs into technical solutions.
  • Conduct code reviews through Git workflows to ensure code quality and maintainability.
  • Implement error handling and monitoring to boost app stability and reduce incidents.
  • Work with quality engineers to establish testing strategies for high-quality app releases.
  • Apply secure coding best practices to protect customer data and meet regulatory standards.
  • Refactor legacy code into testable modules for easier maintenance and scalability.
  • Mentor team members on Android and Kotlin best practices to raise engineering standards.
  • Document architecture decisions for future reference, onboarding, and audits.
  • Stay updated on Android developments and emerging networking frameworks.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model offering flexibility between remote and onsite work.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams aimed at societal impact.
  • Participation in mentoring programs to foster team growth.
  • Access to resources for building accessible and inclusive applications.
Full Job Description
Senior Android Engineer.

Arole 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.

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

About Cognizant

TriZetto is Powering Integrated Healthcare Management. With technology solutions touching more than half the U.S. population today, TriZetto is uniquely positioned to drive the convergence of core benefit administration, care management and constituent engagement. TriZetto provides premier information technology solutions that enable payers and other constituents in the healthcare supply chain to improve the coordination of benefits and care for healthcare consumers.

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Size
340,400 employees
Market Cap
$28.7 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$16.6 billion
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