Lead iOS Developer

About The Role

As iOS lead, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of iOS-based applications. You will be a valued member of the Engineering team and work collaboratively with architects, Dev Ops engineers, and cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver high‑quality, secure, and efficient solutions.

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of native iOS applications using Swift and Swift
  
  UI.
• Architect mobile solutions with a focus on performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Guide and mentor a team of iOS developers, conducting code reviews and enforcing best practices.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including product, design, backend, and QA.
• Integrate mobile apps with RESTful APIs and Graph
  
  QL endpoints.
• Optimize app performance using concurrency techniques (e.g., GCD, async/await).
• Manage App Store submissions and post‑release support.
• Review and manage CI/CD pipelines, deployment configurations, and monitoring tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git Hub, Splunk).
• Stay current with iOS development trends and emerging technologies.

Onsite. 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 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Miami, FL
.

Please note: A few of our roles may require in‑person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs. 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.

• 8+ years of iOS development experience, with 2+ years in a lead role.
• Strong proficiency in Swift, Swift
  
  UI, and Objective‑C.
• Deep understanding of mobile architecture principles and design patterns (MVC, MVVM, VIPER).
• Experience with Xcode, debugging, profiling, and performance optimization.
• Hands‑on experience with Graph
  
  QL integration and schema design.
• Familiarity with Core Data, Combine, Alamofire, and other iOS frameworks.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and dependency management (e.g., Cocoapods, SPM).
• Knowledge of Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines and App Store processes.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Please note, this role cannot offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

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.

The annual salary for this position will be between $81,337 to $141,500 depending 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.

Applications will be received by March 3rd, 2026.

• 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.