Senior Android Engineer
Cognizant· enterprise· IT Services· Sep 3, 2026 · 2mo ago
Chandler, Arizona, United States
In office
Full-time
Senior
$145K–$185K est.
Job description
About the role
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.
What you need to have to be considered
• 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.
Salary and Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position depends on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, 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, and life insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation 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.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com for roles based in the Americas or CareersIndia2@cognizant.com for roles based in India.
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