Architect Mobile Developer; Remote

Description - External About the role

Our practice is seeking a highly qualified Architect Mobile Developer (Remote) with experience in iOS or Android 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.

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Seattle, WA. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

* 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*

• 10 to 15 years of experience in Mobile Industry
• As a Principal Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing and architecting mobile applications both in iOS and Android using cutting-edge technologies.
• Lead the design and architecture of mobile applications, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical requirements
• Oversee the development process, provide guidance and support to the development team to ensure best practices are followed.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications for mobile app development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of mobile applications that meet business objectives.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in mobile app design and architecture to stay ahead in the competitive market.

• iOS:
  Objective-C, Swift, SwiftUI
• Android:
  Java, Kotlin, Jetpack compose
• Web:
  Frontend - React
  
  JS / Backend: .NET
• Pipeline:
  Powershell / XML / YAML
• Familiar with Telemetry, Sumo Logic (Logging) / App insights / Azure technologies (incl K8s) / Azure functions / Quantum Metrics, Test automation tools

Applications will be accepted until February 14, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $113,459 – $195,000 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.

• 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.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.