Mobile Full Stack Developer (Android / iOS & AWS)

Mobile Full Stack Developer (Android / iOS & AWS)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Mobile Full Stack Developer to lead the design, development, and maintenance of our mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms, as well as the backend services hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS). With 8–10 years of proven experience, the ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in both native mobile development and robust cloud-native architecture. You will be a key player in defining technical strategy, mentoring a team of developers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and secure mobile solutions from concept to deployment.

Responsibilities

Architect and develop mobile applications : Lead the end-to-end design and development of performant, high-quality native mobile applications for both iOS (Swift / Objective-C) and Android (Kotlin / Java).

Design and implement cloud infrastructure : Architect and build scalable, resilient, and cost-effective backend solutions on AWS, leveraging services such as Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, Cognito, and others.

Build robust APIs : Develop and maintain RESTful or GraphQL APIs to facilitate seamless communication between mobile applications and backend services.

Champion best practices : Establish and enforce best practices for mobile and cloud development, including coding standards, testing, documentation, and performance optimization.

Provide technical leadership : Mentor junior and mid-level developers, conduct thorough code reviews, and guide architectural decisions to ensure the long-term health of the codebase.

Manage the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) : Oversee the entire development process, from defining requirements with product managers to deployment and post-release maintenance in an Agile environment.

Integrate security and monitoring : Implement robust security measures and integrate monitoring, logging, and analytics to ensure the reliability and security of both the mobile and cloud components.

Drive innovation : Stay current with emerging mobile and AWS technologies, evaluate new tools, and propose innovative solutions to enhance our products and development workflows.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Experience : 8–10 years of professional software development experience, with at least 5 years of hands-on, full-stack experience encompassing both native mobile (iOS and Android) and cloud development (AWS).

Native Mobile Development :

iOS : Strong proficiency in Swift and the iOS SDK, with experience in the full iOS app lifecycle, from development to App Store deployment.

Android : Strong proficiency in Kotlin or Java and the Android SDK, with experience in the full Android app lifecycle, from development to Google Play Store deployment.

AWS Expertise : In-depth, practical experience with a wide range of AWS services, including but not limited to :

Compute : AWS Lambda, Amazon ECS or EKS

Databases : DynamoDB, Amazon RDS

API Management : Amazon API Gateway, AppSync

Storage : Amazon S3

CI pipeline - GitLab

Cross-Platform Experience (Optional, but a plus) : Experience with frameworks like React Native or Flutter is a bonus, but the primary focus is on native development.

Backend Languages : Proven expertise in backend languages like Node.js (TypeScript), Python, or Java.

Architecture and Design : Extensive knowledge of microservices architecture, serverless patterns, and database design. Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) is highly desirable.

DevOps : Solid understanding of CI / CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform or AWS CloudFormation). (Good to have)

Soft Skills : Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. A demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor other team members is essential.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

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.

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