[Hiring] Senior Android Engineer (CI/CD Specialist) @Very Good Ventures

Role Description

We are looking for a Senior Android Engineer with extensive expertise in build automation, CI/CD infrastructure, and the nuances of deploying enterprise mobile applications. This role focuses on optimizing the Android development lifecycle while strictly adhering to complex corporate security rulesets and governance standards. You will bridge the gap between core Android development and DevOps, ensuring our delivery pipelines are fast, secure, and highly reliable.

Responsibilities

• Pipeline Engineering & Build Optimization
  • Architect and manage sophisticated CI/CD pipelines using platforms like GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or CircleCI tailored for the Android ecosystem.
  • Master Gradle build configurations to optimize build speeds, manage flavor-based deployments, and handle complex dependency graphs.
  • Automate the entire release process, from automated testing and linting to Play Store deployment and internal distribution (e.g., Firebase App Distribution).
• Corporate Compliance & Security Integration
  • Implement and maintain security scanning tools (SAST/DAST) within the pipeline to ensure compliance with internal corporate security mandates.
  • Manage secure signing key storage and rotation using hardware security modules or secure vault services.
  • Enforce corporate rulesets regarding library versioning, license compliance, and data obfuscation (ProGuard/R8).
• Infrastructure & Developer Experience
  • Standardize build environments using Docker or similar containerization technologies for consistent CI execution.
  • Develop custom Gradle plugins or scripts (Kotlin/Groovy, Python, or Bash) to simplify repetitive developer tasks and enforce coding standards.
  • Monitor pipeline health and performance metrics, proactively identifying bottlenecks in the development workflow.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional Android development experience with significant time spent on enterprise-level projects.
• Expert-level knowledge of Gradle (Kotlin DSL preferred), Maven, and Android SDK build tools.
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin, Groovy, Bash, or Python for automation.
• Proven track record of navigating strict corporate security, networking, and compliance frameworks.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with mobile-specific DevOps tools like Bitrise or AppCenter.
• Familiarity with monorepo management and modularization strategies for large-scale Android apps.
• Experience with automated UI testing frameworks (Espresso, UI Automator) integrated into CI.

Company Values

• Raise the Bar
• Grow with Grit
• Build Momentum
• Collaborate with Candor
• Enjoy the Ride