Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Android Developer with at least 7+ years of experience to join our dynamic team and play a key role in building innovative and user-friendly mobile applications. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining advanced applications for the Android platform. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including designers, product managers, and other developers to create seamless, high-performance mobile experiences that meet and exceed user expectations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Android development, a deep understanding of mobile UI/UX principles, and the ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.

In this role, you will

Design, develop, test, and deploy robust and scalable Android applications.
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and developers to define and implement innovative solutions for the product direction and user experience.
Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs to improve application performance.
Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share best practices.

Required skills: what you need to be considered

Minimum 7+ years of experience in Android application development.
Proficiency in Java and Kotlin programming languages.
Strong knowledge of Android SDK, Android Studio, and various Android libraries and frameworks.
Experience with RESTful APIs, third-party libraries, and cloud message APIs.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like Git.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

What Will Help You Stand Out

Experience in Continuous Integration, Debugging, Version Control

At Cognizant, we're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways. We encourage you to apply if you have most of the skills above and feel like you are strongly suited for this role.

Consider what transferable experience and skills make you a unique applicant and help us see how you’d be beneficial to this role.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Salary And Other Compensation

We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between $74,250 – 117,500 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Working arrangements

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2 days a week in a client office in Toronto, ON. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.