Junior Reverse Engineer (Hybrid - Lisbon)

What makes Cognizant a unique place to work? The combination of rapid growth and an international and innovative environment! This is creating a lot of opportunities for people like YOU — people with an entrepreneurial spirit who want to make a difference in this world.

At Cognizant, together with your colleagues from all around the world, you will collaborate on creating solutions for the world's leading companies and help them become more flexible, more innovative, and successful, and this is your chance to be part of the success story: we are looking for an exceptional Junior Reverse Engineer to work with us.

Can you see yourself in this position? Check the requirements and apply!

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct static and dynamic analysis of Android applications (APKs) to understand functionality and application logic.
• Execute reverse engineering tasks within established, easier-to-moderate complexity workflows.
• Identify, analyze, and document potential malicious or non-compliant SDK usage through analysis.
• Attempt independent resolution on all assigned analysis tasks; recognize complex anti-analysis, highly obfuscated, or native code challenges and document them clearly for escalation to Mid/Senior Engineers.
• Utilize tools such as Apktool, Frida, Ghidra, Hexdump, and Burp Suite for daily tasks.
• Collaborate with senior members to communicate findings and learn mitigation strategies.

• Expertise in Android operating system architecture and application development lifecycle.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

Apart from participating in multiple projects and the opportunity of working with the industry’s latest technologies, Cognizant strives to be a great company to work for and you should expect a competitive base salary and various benefits, such as:

• International working environment with diverse team
• Flexible working hours and onsite model.
• Yearly Bonus.
• Training and career development opportunities: Career path locally and internationally. Specific trainings in both technical and soft skills.
• Private healthcare and additional life insurance.
• A culture of Respect and Human Empowerment.
• Company sponsored activities and partnerships.
• Opportunity to be part of a rapidly expanding global organization, within multicultural teams.
• Pleasant and inspiring working atmosphere.
• Inclusion and diversity in practice.
• Employee referral program in place.
• Employee volunteering programs and opportunities.
• Access to different internal events, communities, and initiatives.