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# Senior Android Engineer

- **Company:** Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
- **Location:** Chandler, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Android Software Development, Android Studio, User Authentication, Biometrics, Mobile Application Development, Gradle, Design of User Interfaces, Identity and Access Management, Mobile Application Software, Ping (Networking Utility), Material Design, Mobile Security, Systems Integration, Kotlin, Pingfederate, Jetpack Compose, Google Play
- **Published:** September 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3379547885&tx=KJ7979FFQ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* 7 or more years of Android or full-stack development experience.
 * 5 or more years of Identity and Access Management experience.
 * 3 or more years of FIDO2 and passwordless authentication implementation experience.
 * Experience with native Android development using Kotlin, Java, Android SDK, Android Studio, Gradle, and Jetpack Compose.
 * Experience implementing FIDO2, WebAuthn, Passkeys, Biometrics, YubiKey, and TOTP-based authentication.
 * Experience integrating with the Ping Identity ecosystem, including PingFederate, PingOne, and PingID.
 * Knowledge of the Android developer ecosystem, Google Play Console, and Android application lifecycle management.
 * Experience with Material Design and responsive mobile user interface development.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

## Description

As a Senior Android Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and supporting next-generation authentication capabilities for enterprise mobile applications. You will work with Android native development, mobile security, authentication standards, and modern passwordless authentication technologies.

In this role, you will implement FIDO2, WebAuthn, Passkeys, Biometrics, YubiKey, and TOTP-based authentication on Android platforms while integrating with the Ping Identity ecosystem, including PingFederate, PingOne, and PingID.

Please note that this position is not eligible for visa transfer or sponsorship now or at any time in the future

In this role, you will:

 * Design, develop, and support authentication capabilities for enterprise Android applications.
 * Implement FIDO2, WebAuthn, Passkeys, Biometrics, YubiKey, and TOTP-based authentication.
 * Integrate Android applications with PingFederate, PingOne, and PingID.
 * Develop native Android applications using Kotlin, Java, Android SDK, Android Studio, Gradle, and Jetpack Compose.
 * Support the Android application lifecycle and deliver responsive mobile user interfaces using Material Design.

Work model

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring five days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Phoenix, Arizona.

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.


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