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Very Good Ventures is a global consultancy that delivers clients elegant solutions using disruptive technologies. At VGV, we believe that building very good technology starts with a culture of excellence, collaboration, humility, and openness – and of course, have a very good time while doing it. We place our company values and culture at the forefront of everything we do.
Rising to prominence as the foremost Flutter experts, VGV is at an exciting stage of growth as we expand our global presence and our range of strategic services. Our mission is to lead the most influential companies through new digital frontiers and improve the relationship between technology and those that create, manage, and experience it. VGV’s client roster spans industries, including Toyota, Google, Dow Jones, JSX, Betterment, and Norwegian Cruise Lines.
People come to work at VGV to solve challenging problems with the newest technology, alongside some of the best talent in the industry, and in a culture that remains steadfastly dedicated to its employees.
Overview
We are looking for a Senior Mobile DevOps Engineer Contractor to lead and enhance our CI/CD processes for mobile applications at scale. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting and managing robust, scalable, and automated build, test, and deployment pipelines. You’ll work closely with multiple development teams, ensuring smooth and efficient delivery workflows with frequent releases.
Contract Details
- Location: United States
- Availability to work during United States Central time zone
- Contract Duration: 3 months (with high potential for extension)
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for mobile apps at scale, supporting multiple teams and developers contributing frequently.
- Standardize and optimize build and deployment processes for performance, security, and reliability.
- Leverage GitHub Actions and GitLab Pipelines to automate testing, code quality checks, and releases.
- Maintain and enhance build infrastructure, including self-hosted runners, caching strategies, and dependency management.
- Improve release automation to ensure smooth monthly (or more frequent) mobile app releases.
- Monitor and troubleshoot build failures, collaborating with engineering teams to resolve issues efficiently.
- Implement security best practices within the CI/CD process, including code signing, credential management, and artifact verification.
- Evaluate and integrate new DevOps tools and technologies to enhance productivity and maintain best practices.
- Support and advise other developers in optimizing their workflows and using CI/CD pipelines effectively.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in Mobile DevOps, Build Engineering, or related roles.
- Strong expertise in GitHub Actions and GitLab Pipelines, including advanced workflows, reusable actions, and self-hosted runners.
- Hands-on experience with mobile build systems (Xcode, Fastlane, Gradle, CocoaPods, etc.).
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python, Ruby) for automation.
- Experience managing release processes for iOS and Android, including App Store / Play Store deployments.
- Knowledge of artifact management solutions (e.g. JFrog Artifactory, Nexus).
- Familiarity with cloud-based CI/CD solutions, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible), and containerization (Docker).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex build and deployment issues.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, working effectively with developers, QA, product teams, and other business stakeholders.
Hourly Rate: USD $95 - $115.
- Do our best, professional work.
- Be collaborative partners.
- Scale with standards.
- Always be growing.
- Be very good.
Very Good Ventures is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive work environment, free from discrimination and harassment, and promoting diversity in our workforce. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives and contributions of each member of our global workforce, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success as a company.
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