[Remote] Senior Android Engineer (CI/CD Specialist)-Contract-US/LATAM

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Very Good Ventures is a global consultancy that delivers clients elegant solutions using disruptive technologies. They are seeking a Senior Android Engineer with extensive expertise in build automation and CI/CD infrastructure to optimize the Android development lifecycle while ensuring compliance with corporate security standards.ResponsibilitiesArchitect and manage sophisticated CI/CD pipelines using platforms like GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or CircleCI tailored for the Android ecosystemMaster Gradle build configurations to optimize build speeds, manage flavor-based deployments, and handle complex dependency graphsAutomate the entire release process, from automated testing and linting to Play Store deployment and internal distribution (e.g., Firebase App Distribution)Implement and maintain security scanning tools (SAST/DAST) within the pipeline to ensure compliance with internal corporate security mandatesManage secure signing key storage and rotation using hardware security modules or secure vault servicesEnforce corporate rulesets regarding library versioning, license compliance, and data obfuscation (ProGuard/R8)Standardize build environments using Docker or similar containerization technologies for consistent CI executionDevelop custom Gradle plugins or scripts (Kotlin/Groovy, Python, or Bash) to simplify repetitive developer tasks and enforce coding standardsMonitor pipeline health and performance metrics, proactively identifying bottlenecks in the development workflowSkills6+ years of professional Android development experience with significant time spent on enterprise-level projectsExpert-level knowledge of Gradle (Kotlin DSL preferred), Maven, and Android SDK build toolsStrong proficiency in Kotlin, Groovy, Bash, or Python for automationProven track record of navigating strict corporate security, networking, and compliance frameworksExperience with mobile-specific DevOps tools like Bitrise or AppCenterFamiliarity with monorepo management and modularization strategies for large-scale Android appsExperience with automated UI testing frameworks (Espresso, UI Automator) integrated into CICompany OverviewVery Good Ventures is a strategic design and development consultancy, and the world-leader in multiplatform development with Flutter. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://verygood.ventures.