Senior Native iOS Developer (Open for Remote)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026. Cognizant scores B on the Alion truth index.
About the role
As a Senior Native iOS Developer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, testing, and delivering reliable native iOS applications that address business and client requirements. You will be a valued member of the application development team and work collaboratively with technical program managers, technical leads, developers, quality engineering teams, and other stakeholders.
Work model
This is a remote role based on business requirements in Bentonville, AR. Regardless of work arrangement, we support a healthy work-life balance through our wellbeing programs.
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.
Important Disclaimer:
**Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.**
**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**
In this role, you will:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable native iOS applications using Swift and established mobile architecture patterns.
- Analyze business and technical requirements, recommend effective solutions, and lead technical conversations with program managers, technical leads, and other stakeholders.
- Build high-quality application features by following industry coding standards and creating unit tests that meet or exceed project coverage requirements.
- Support the end-to-end delivery of application features, ensuring they are successfully tested, deployed to production, and maintained.
- Implement appropriate application monitoring solutions based on client and project requirements.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including application designs and service specifications, while guiding developers in preparing functional and technical specifications.
What you need to have to be considered
- 6 to 8 years of professional experience developing native iOS applications.
- Strong proficiency in Swift and the native iOS development ecosystem.
- Hands-on experience applying MVC and/or MVVM architecture patterns.
- Experience developing unit tests and delivering code that meets defined quality and coverage standards.
- Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to lead technical discussions and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
These will help you stand out
- Experience developing applications with Objective-C.
- Experience implementing application monitoring and production-support solutions.
- Experience creating technical designs, service specifications, and other application documentation.
- Experience mentoring developers or providing guidance on functional and technical specifications.
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform.
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:
Applications will be accepted until October 3rd, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $68,000 - $110,000 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.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- 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.
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.
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.