Lead Software Engineer, Android (Remote-Eligible)

Senior Android Developer - (On Site) Cognizant’s Digital Engineering Our practice is seeking a highly qualified senior android developer with 5+ years of experience in developing and building impactful, scalable, enterprise applications. Our Developers have a passion for high-quality, reliable, and maintainable code. You will work side by side with product managers, designers, and clients, making decisions together to quickly deliver valuable working software to clients and their users. Our developers are agile and retrospective, and not afraid to identify what we’re doing wrong, so we can fix it, so we can improve on it. Above all, we judge success by the success of our team and the happiness of our customers.Location: Basking Bridge - NJ (On Site)• *Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States**Responsibilities:• Expert in Android Kotlin/Java, Gradle, Android SDKs, Android tools etc.• Expert in working on Hybrid and Native applications.Provide expert level proficiency and direction on below Tech stack.• Android development -Kotlin, Rx Java 2, Rx Android JS, Dagger framework.• Track progress of multiple project plans/sprints.• Good knowledge of react JS for Hybrid Android applications.• Good experience in working with USB hardware devices.• Good knowledge of System Design and Design Patterns.• Develop POCs for new requirements using Android and third part libraries.• R&D on new hardware devices like Camera, Printer, Payment, Scanner etc.• Work on various SDKs, libraries from third party vendors to integrate with Applications.• Review project approach framework and designs with engineering staff and Product team, analyze the feasibility on the approach, and identify potential risks/issues.• Work and Coordinate with Product and Partners to create Level of Effort (LoE) estimates for all projects.• Work with Product manager and UX team to assist and drive the “best in class”, intuitive, engaging and simple customer interaction for Mobile and Web• Work with Product team to drive customer journey for mobile and web experience• Participate in UX research and usability• Communicate project progress, status, risks, issues etc. to all levels of Management (Engineering and non-Engineering), up to and including Director and VP level as warranted. This includes providing status on a recurring basis as well as for special circumstances such as production disruptions.• Ensure projects follow operating practices for the portfolio and enhance the processes as needed.• Ensure the quality of the project meets Quality Assurance (QA) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) guidelines.Qualifications:• Experience on Android Kotlin/Java, Gradle, Android SDKs, Android tools• Expert in working on Hybrid and Native applications• Android development -Kotlin, Rx Java 2, Rx Android JS, Dagger• Java/ Microservices/ Springboot / Spring Reactive / Javascript / HTML/CSSReact Js / React Microfront endsSalary and Other Compensation:The annual salary for this position is between $68K – $120K 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 PlanDisclaimer: 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.Travel: 0-5%Why Choose Cognizant?Our associates enjoy robust benefits and training opportunities from our industry recognized, award winning Academy team. You will have access to hundreds of technical trainings to keep your abilities fresh and have opportunities to acquire certifications on the newest technologies.If you became comfortable with ambiguity, delight by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer provider and committed to creating a diverse environment. We consider all applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital and family status, disabilities, sexual orientation or preference, veteran status or any other classification protected by state, federal or local law.About Cognizant:Headquartered in the U.S, Cognizant leverages a highly flexible business model, a flawless global delivery network, and deep domain expertise to deliver to a long list of world-class companies that are leaders in their own space.www.cognizant.com