React Native Developer

About The Role
We’re looking for an experienced React Native Developer to build and ship high-quality cross-platform mobile apps for Android and iOS. You’ll take features from development through production, working closely with design, QA, and backend teams to deliver reliable, polished user experiences.
Work Model
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Sunnyvale - CA. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain cross-platform mobile applications using React Native
Own the full app lifecycle, from development and testing through release to production
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient client-side code following industry best practices
Apply proven software design patterns to build scalable, well-structured applications
Use JavaScript development and build tools to manage builds, dependencies, and releases
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into working features
Troubleshoot, debug, and improve app performance on both Android and iOS
Required Qualifications
5+ years of professional experience in software development, with strong hands-on experience in the React Native framework
Solid understanding of mobile development principles, with experience building apps for more than one target OS (preferably Android and iOS)
Understanding of the end-to-end activities involved in developing a cross-platform mobile app, from development to production
Basic understanding of JavaScript development and build tools
Awareness of good practices in client-side coding
Solid understanding of software design and patterns such as MVC, Delegation, Singleton, Factory, and Adapter
The annual salary for this position is between $ 90,000– $ 130,000 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.

Work arrangement
Yes