> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2626012-mobile-app-release-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2626012-mobile-app-release-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Mobile App Release Engineer

- **Company:** MINIMED LLC
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $71,000.0 - $121,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Android Software Development, Apple IOS, Apple Xcode, App Store (IOS), Build Automation, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Continuous Integration, Github, Gradle, Groovy, Monitoring of Systems, Mobile Application Software, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Release Management, Software Engineering, Management of Software Versions, Circleci, Scripting, Delivery Pipeline, Grafana, Mttr, Firebase, Gitlab, Git, Build Management, Gitlab-ci, Information Technology, Cocoapods, Build Tools, Google Play, Software Version Control, Jenkins
- **Published:** August 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/99E6BF32BBFD43448AEA67131851EB27/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience), * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
 * 4+ years of software engineering or release engineering experience
 * 3+ years supporting mobile application releases
 * Experience with:
 * iOS and Android release processes
 * CI/CD platforms (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Bitrise, CircleCI, or similar)
 * Fastlane
 * Git version control
 * App Store Connect
 * Google Play Console
 * Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell
 * Strong understanding of mobile application lifecycle management
 * Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills
 * Mobile observability and monitoring tools
 * Experience supporting enterprise-scale mobile applications
 * Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies

Mobile Platforms

 * iOS
 * Android
 * App Store Connect
 * Google Play Console
 * TestFlight
 * Firebase App Distribution

CI/CD

 * Jenkins
 * GitLab

Build Tools

 * Fastlane
 * Gradle
 * Xcode
 * CocoaPods
 * Swift Package Manager

Source Control

 * GitLab/GitHub

Automation

 * Bash
 * Python
 * Groovy

Monitoring

 * AWS Grafana

Key Competencies

 * Release planning and execution
 * Automation mindset
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
 * Attention to detail
 * Risk assessment and mitigation
 * Cross-functional collaboration
 * Process improvement
 * Time management
 * Incident response
 * Continuous improvement
 * Release success rate
 * Deployment frequency
 * Mean time to recovery (MTTR)

Success Metrics

 * Build success rate
 * CI/CD pipeline reliability
 * Reduction in manual deployment effort
 * Release cycle time
 * Production incident reduction

## Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Mobile App Release Engineer to own and continuously improve the release lifecycle for our iOS and Android applications. This role is responsible for ensuring reliable, secure, and predictable mobile application releases through automation, CI/CD pipeline management, release coordination, and close collaboration with engineering, QA, product, and operations teams.

The ideal candidate has experience managing enterprise mobile releases, automating build and deployment processes, maintaining App Store and Google Play deployments, and improving release quality through scalable engineering practices.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

Release Management

 * Own the end-to-end release process for iOS and Android applications for programs
 * Coordinate release schedules across multiple engineering teams.
 * Manage production, beta, and internal testing releases.
 * Execute emergency hotfix and patch releases when required.
 * Ensure release readiness through established quality gates.

CI/CD & Automation

 * Build and maintain mobile CI/CD pipelines.
 * Automate build, testing, signing, packaging, and deployment workflows.
 * Improve release speed while maintaining reliability and security.
 * Reduce manual deployment activities through scripting and automation.

App Store Management

 * Submit and Publish applications to Apple App Store and Google Play.
 * Manage phased rollouts, staged deployments, and release approvals.
 * Coordinate app metadata updates and versioning.
 * Monitor store review status and deployment issues.

Release Quality

 * Monitor release metrics and post-release health.
 * Support rollback and recovery procedures.

Cross-functional Collaboration

 * Partner with engineering, product management, test, DQE, security, and support teams.
 * Participate in release planning meetings.
 * Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Documentation & Compliance

 * Maintain release documentation and runbooks.
 * Document deployment procedures and rollback strategies.
 * Ensure compliance with organizational security and governance requirements.
 * Maintain release audit trails and change records.


## Related Videos

- [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94)
- [What Developers Get Wrong About Application Quality](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/233-what-developers-get-wrong-about-application-quality)
- [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more)
- [The perfect CI/CD React Native pipeline with Fastlane](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/556-the-perfect-ci-cd-react-native-pipeline-with-fastlane)
- [Applying DevOps in Flutter mobile development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/60-applying-devops-in-flutter-mobile-development)
- [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security)

## Related Articles

- [A Guide to Choosing the Right Tools for App Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/391-a-guide-to-choosing-the-right-tools-for-app-developers)
- [Cross Platform Mobile Development Frameworks to Use in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/404-cross-platform-mobile-development-frameworks-to-use-in-2025)
- [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development)
- [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again)
- [8 No-Code App Builders](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/300-8-no-code-app-builders)
- [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)