Android build and release management

Tech Mahindra; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Mahindra is seeking an Android Build and Release Engineer/Manager to streamline the software delivery lifecycle for mobile apps. You will bridge development, QA, and Play Console deployment to ensure stable APKs/AABs reach users smoothly.

Responsibilities include building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines, release orchestration, and end-to-end Play Console distribution with testing tracks and staged production. 4–8 years of mobile DevOps experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with Gradle, AAB, APK signing, and key stores.
• Hands-on CI/CD with Jenkins, Git, Gerrit, GitHub Actions or GitLab.
• Automation with Fastlane for mobile release and deployment.
• Scripting in Python, Ruby or Bash.
• 4–8 years in mobile config management, build engineering or mobile DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines for Android.
• Manage code branching, versioning and release candidate promotions.
• Handle end-to-end app store deployment via Google Play Console.

Skills

Gradle build systems

Android App Bundles (AAB)

APK signing configurations

Key stores

Python

Ruby

Bash

Tools

Jenkins

Git

Gerrit

GitHub Actions

GitLab

Fastlane

Job description

As an Android Build and Release Engineer or Manager automates, manages, and streamlines the software delivery lifecycle for mobile applications. They bridge the gap between software development, quality assurance (QA), and app store deployment to ensure stable Android application packages (APKs or AABs) reach users smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Build Pipeline Management: Build, maintain, and optimize Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for Android using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.

Release Orchestration: Manage code branching strategies, versioning, and release candidate promotions.

App Store Deployment: Handle end-to-end distribution via the Google Play Console, managing internal testing tracks, closed betas, and staged production

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Stack: Strong knowledge of Gradle build systems,Android App Bundles (AAB), APK signing configurations, and key stores.

CI/CD Tools: Hands-on experience with Jenkins, Git, Gerrit, GitHub Actions, or GitLab.

Automation Tools: Proficiency in Fastlane for automating mobile release and deployment tasks.

Scripting Languages: Working knowledge of Python, Ruby, or Bash scripting.

Experience: 4-8 years focusing on mobile configuration management, build engineering, or mobile DevOps.