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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Android Developer - **Company:** Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation - **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $114,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Android Software Development, Application Performance Management, Unit Testing, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Dependency Injection, Software Design Patterns, Microsoft UI Automation, Modular Design, Performance Tuning, Rxjava, User Interface Testing, Backend, Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Reactive Programming, Data Management, Asynchronous Programming, Software Coding - **Published:** June 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gbp55a ## About the Role + 5-8 years of professional experience in Android development. + Strong proficiency in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Coroutines, and RxJava for building modern Android applications + Proven experience implementing clean architecture and modular design patterns for scalable mobile solutions + Solid experience in Android testing and debugging, including unit tests, UI automation, and crash analysis + Deep understanding of Android security, including secure storage, encryption, and secure communication practices + Experience optimizing application performance using profiling tools and performance tuning techniques These will help you stand out + Experience with Play Store deployment, build variants, feature flagging, and phased rollout strategies + Knowledge of Android accessibility standards and inclusive design best practices + Experience documenting architecture, coding standards, and reusable design patterns + Strong collaboration skills in cross-functional, hybrid environments + Experience mentoring developers and conducting code reviews to improve quality and consistency ## Description As an **Senior Android Developer** , you will make an impact by designing and delivering secure, scalable, and high-performance Android applications using modern frameworks such as Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. You will be a valued member of the mobile engineering team, working collaboratively with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to build reliable, accessible, and maintainable solutions for global users. In this role, you will: + Design and architect robust Android applications using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Coroutines, and RxJava + Define clean architecture patterns and modular designs that ensure scalability, maintainability, and separation of concerns + Drive adoption of asynchronous and reactive programming patterns to improve responsiveness and simplify concurrency handling + Optimize application performance by analyzing memory usage, startup time, network calls, and rendering pipelines + Implement and review secure coding practices, including encryption, secure storage, authentication flows, and protection against mobile threats + Establish comprehensive testing strategies, including unit, instrumentation, and UI testing integrated into CI pipelines + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable Android solutions + Guide teams on effective use of Android Jetpack components for navigation, lifecycle, dependency injection, and data management Work model 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 3 days a week** in a client or Cognizant office in **Stamford, CT / Chicago, IL / Dallas, TX** . Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our wellbeing programs. 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