Lead iOS Developer – Remote

Lead iOS Developer – Remote

Cognizant’s Digital Engineering practice is seeking a highly skilled Lead iOS Developer with extensive experience designing, developing, and delivering high‑performing, scalable enterprise mobile applications.

In this role, you will work on high‑demand digital products while collaborating closely with product managers, designers, and clients. You will provide technical leadership, drive high‑quality engineering practices, and help shape the mobile technology roadmap. Our teams value clean, maintainable code, agile ways of working, and a strong culture of continuous improvement.

Above all, success is measured by the success of our teams and the satisfaction of our customers.

Remote – United States

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

• Evaluate product requirements and determine technical feasibility based on business needs.

• Provide technical leadership across design, development, code reviews, and production support for both iOS and Android applications.

• Lead the design and implementation of critical mobile components, systems, and integrations across a full‑stack environment.

• Mentor and guide technical team members, fostering growth and best practices.

• Develop and enforce mobile coding standards, patterns, and development guidelines.

• Collaborate with product, design, engineering, and business stakeholders to define and drive the technical roadmap.

• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to guide innovation and continuous improvement.

• 9+ years of professional experience in native iOS

• 1+ years of hands‑on experience building and debugging both iOS and Android applications.

• Published 1 or more native mobile applications (iOS and/or Android).

• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining complex mobile solutions involving multiple stakeholders.

• Strong experience designing critical mobile features that interact with multiple internal and external systems.

• Deep understanding of software engineering processes in a distributed team environment.

• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and collaboration skills.

• Proven experience mentoring other engineers and contributing to team success.

Cognizant offers the following benefits (subject to eligibility):

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• Paid Holidays + Paid Time Off

• Long‑term and Short‑term Disability

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The salary, compensation, and benefits information provided is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable laws.

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Cognizant leads in a rapidly evolving technology landscape because we put human experience at the center of everything we do. Our associates benefit from robust training and development opportunities through our award‑winning Academy program. You’ll have access to hundreds of technical courses and opportunities for certification in emerging technologies.

We value curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for solving complex problems. If you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy autonomy, we’d love to hear from you.

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.