Senior Kotlin Developer
Pubblicato il 26-08-2026 - Cognizant in Milano
Summary
We are looking for a results-driven Senior Kotlin Developer with deep expertise in:
- modern Android development
- deep knowledge in BLE, NFC and Beacons
- UX/UI implementation
- and CI/CD
The ideal candidate is ready to lead and deliver the next generation app with a strong focus on:
- quality
- usability
- and maintainability.
Personal Skills
- Ability to speak, understand and write English fluently
- Empathic communicator
- Able to manage complex situations, like taking over applications/developments from developers to be phased out
- Hitting the right abstraction layer for technical documentation.
Technical Skills
- Master degree in computer science, comparable degree or more that 10 years of experience in development
- More than 3 years of experience in Android development using Kotlin
- Proven experience delivering at least one app with 25,000+ installs
- Experience integrating Android apps with SAP or comparable backend systems
- Strong knowledge of Git, GitHub, and GitFlow
- Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
- Solid understanding of databases and SQL
- Languages & Frameworks: Kotlin, Java, Android SDK, Jetpack (Compose, ViewModel, LiveData, Navigation), Coroutines, Flow
- Tools & Platforms: Android Studio, Gradle, Jira, Confluence
- IEC 62443 - security/secure development lifecycle
- Exposure to/experience with physical access and mobile credential solutions
- Experienced in performance, reliability and battery optimization.
Technical
- UX/UI Implementation: Advanced skills in translating Figma/Sketch designs into pixel-perfect Android interfaces using Jetpack Compose and Material Design, with strong focus on accessibility (TalkBack, scalable fonts, contrast)
- Architecture & State Management: MVVM, Clean Architecture,
Modularization, Dependency Injection (Hilt/Dagger)
- Testing: Unit Testing (JUnit), UI Testing (Espresso), Test Automation, Regression Testing
- CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Gradle pipelines, Play Store automation (internal, beta, production tracks)
- Monitoring & Analytics: Firebase, Crashlytics, Sentry
- Collaboration: Agile/Scrum, Jira, Confluence, Code Reviews (Pull Requests)
- Documentation: Markdown, API documentation, Confluence
- Experience with Bluetooth communication and Android BLE stack (interfacing with hardware, apps working offline)
- Azure cloud environments and REST API
Technical Skills - Optional
- App Distribution: Google Play Store, Enterprise distribution (e.g. MDM / AirWatch)
- Secure handling of AirWatch payloads
- AirWatch administration know-how
- Knowledge of enterprise security and configuration management on Android
- Experience with inter-app communication (Intents, AIDL, shared storage)
- Experience with multi-window / large screen / tablet optimization
- Experience with app analytics and rollout platforms (e.g., Firebase Remote Config)
- Knowledge of ABAP development or SAP backend integration
- Experience integrating with SharePoint or enterprise content systems
- Full-stack development experience
- Familiarity with cross-platform technologies (e.g., Kotlin Multiplatform)
Company Preconditions
Mandatory precondition:
- At least 3 developers meeting the mandatory skills for developers
- None of the major Schindler competitors is shareholder
- Ensure the compliance to Schindler development standards
- Ensure the compliance to Schindler IT security standards
Optional preconditions:
- Global footprint
- Extended workbench nearshore and/or offshore
- Not working for one of the major Schindler competitors