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Build Engineer - Mobile

TRISPHERE APPS
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Job Title: Build Engineer – Mobile (Android Phones & Wearables)

Location: Remote or Onsite (Flexible)

Department: Engineering / Mobile Development

Reports To: Lead Mobile Developer / Project Manager

Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Build Engineer with expertise in Android mobile development to support our Android Studio projects for both smartphones and smartwatches. This role will be responsible for integrating, maintaining, and optimizing the build pipeline across multiple development teams. You'll be the key technical liaison ensuring code from various contributors is cleanly merged, builds are stable, and app releases are seamless.

Responsibilities:

Code Integration: Merge and integrate large codebases (often 3,000+ lines) from multiple developers using Git and Android Studio.

Build Management: Maintain and optimize Gradle build configurations for multiple Android modules (including phone and wearable targets).

Automated Tools: Use AI-assisted tools and scripts to automate code merging, formatting, and conflict resolution where appropriate.

Release Support: Prepare builds for internal testing and production deployment (APK, AAB), and manage signing keys and versioning.

CI/CD Setup & Maintenance: Collaborate with DevOps or use platforms like GitHub Actions or Bitrise to implement automated build/test pipelines.

Debugging Builds: Identify and fix build failures, dependency issues, and integration bugs that arise during code merges.

Collaboration: Work closely with developers, UI/UX designers, QA, and product leads to ensure smooth development and deployment cycles.

Documentation: Maintain internal documentation on build processes, branching strategies, and code integration standards.

Required Qualifications:

2+ years of experience in Android development or build engineering.

Strong experience with Android Studio, Gradle, and Git.

Familiarity with both mobile and wear OS (smartwatch) development workflows.

Experience resolving complex merge conflicts and integrating modular codebases.

Comfort using AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, custom scripts) to support build/integration tasks.

Knowledge of build artifacts (APK, AAB) and Google Play Console deployment process.

Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Bitrise, Jenkins, or CircleCI).

Preferred Skills:

Kotlin and Java proficiency.

Understanding of Jetpack Compose and wearable UI frameworks.

Experience working in a multi-team or open-source development environment.

Familiarity with Firebase, Crashlytics, and other integration testing tools.

Tools & Technologies You’ll Use:

IDE: Android Studio (Electric Eel, Giraffe, etc.)

Version Control: Git, GitHub

Build Systems: Gradle

CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Bitrise (optional)

Other: Firebase, Fastlane, AI-assisted code tools

Why Join Us?

At TriSphere Apps, you’ll play a pivotal role in launching engaging and meaningful mobile experiences on both phones and wearables. You'll work with a collaborative team of developers, artists, and strategists, and help streamline how we build, integrate, and deploy innovative apps that make an impact.