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# Senior Android Developer - Remote

- **Company:** Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $68,000.0 - $130,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Android Software Development, Business Logic, Application Performance Management, Code Review, Data Security, Software Design Patterns, Human-Computer Interaction, Mobile Application Software, Mockito, Software Engineering, Technical Debt, Git, Kotlin, Build Management, Integration Tests, Data Caching
- **Published:** September 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/727F19242FF84CE5A0445C6342A79AC3/job/

## About the Role

* 8+ years in Android Mobile application development
 * Able to design and build advanced native Android applications and mobile architectures using Kotlin and modern patterns, while guiding peers on robust app structure and quality.
 * The role focuses on scalable mobile solutions, clean design, and maintainable code that support hybrid work, enhance user experience, and deliver secure, reliable services to global customers.

## Description

* Design and implement scalable native Android applications using Kotlin and Android SDK to deliver secure and intuitive mobile experiences that align with enterprise quality standards and user expectations.
 * Architect modular mobile app components that promote reuse and maintainability by applying established design patterns and Android Jetpack libraries to support long term product evolution.
 * Develop responsive user interface flows and interaction patterns optimized for diverse Android devices by using modern layout techniques and navigation components to enhance overall accessibility and usability.
 * Optimize application performance by analyzing memory usage startup time and network calls to ensure smooth interactions and reliable behavior across varying connectivity conditions and device profiles.
 * Integrate networking libraries and implement robust data access layers to manage API communication error handling and data caching while safeguarding user information through secure practices.
 * Create comprehensive unit and integration tests with Mockito and related testing frameworks to validate business logic reduce regression defects and strengthen confidence in frequent application releases.
 * Review and refactor existing codebases to remove technical debt enforce consistent design patterns and improve readability which accelerates onboarding and supports sustainable feature delivery.
 * Collaborate with product and design teams in a hybrid work model to translate requirements into detailed mobile solutions while providing clear technical input that balances feasibility and user value.
 * Use Git for version control to manage branches pull requests and code reviews ensuring reliable collaboration traceability of changes and stable integration of new features into shared repositories.