Android Developer (On-site)

If you are like us, you have big ideas. At Cognizant, we’re exploring new ideas every day. We help industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate technology products that create new value by connecting people with things, insights, and experience. Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

If you meet our background requirements and skills and are looking for an opportunity with these skills and expertise, here is the ideal opportunity for you!

Role: Android Developer

Experience: 4 – 12 years of experience

Job Location: Candidates need to be willing to work in an On-site model from the Client’s office in Bentonville, AR.

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

What you'll do:

• Designing and developing innovative applications for the Android platform.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and define app functionalities.
• Troubleshooting issues and ensuring high-performance application software. - Utilizing expertise in Android SDK, various Android libraries, databases, and network protocols to create robust and scalable apps.
• Defining, designing, and shipping new features in accordance with coding standards.
• Contributing significantly to the overall development of the organization's mobile application portfolio with a deep understanding of the full mobile development life cycle.

What you'll bring:

• B.Tech. / B.E. / M.Tech. / M.S. in Computer Science with 4 - 12 years of experience in design and development of highly-scalable applications and platform development in product based companies or R&D divisions.
• Strong computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, design patterns.
• 4 – 12 years of experience in building Android applications.
• 4+ years of demonstrated end-to-end experience building, testing and shipping commercially available Android apps
• Sound experience in Kotlin/Java, Familiar with latest Android concepts,
• Strong knowledge of Android SDK, different versions of Android, and how to deal with different screen sizes
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services
• Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices
• Well versed in TDD,BDD methodologies and the enabling tools and technologies - JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber, CI/CD etc.
• Practitioner of Agile methodologies and DevOps
• CI/CD development environments/tools: Git, Maven, Jenkins
• Experience with performance testing tools e.g. Jmeter, LoadRunner etc .
• Experience with Architectural patterns for High Availability, performance,
• Scale our Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Security Architecture.
• Ability to convert high level design to low level design, estimation of work and participate in program planning & execution.
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills including negotiation, facilitation, and consensus-building Ability to balance the long-term “big picture” and short-term implications of design decisions.
• Strong desire to drive change, and ability to adapt to change quickly. Proficient in new and emerging technologies.
• Strong hands on development skills to prototype technical solutions.
• Must be a proven performer and team player who enjoys challenging assignment with high energy in fast growing environment.
• Strong engineering mindset who can drive design and development of automated monitoring, alerting and self healing system.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be received until: September 3rd, 2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $68,600– $114,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

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.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.

Disclaimer:
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.