Full-Time Mobile Release Engineer

As a member of the Mobile Engineering team, a Mobile Release Engineer oversees the end-to-end release process for the company’s iOS and Android applications. This role is responsible for managing app store presence on Apple App Store and Google Play, including app submissions, updates, and compliance with store guidelines. The Mobile Release Engineer also maintains essential signing certificates/keys and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to ensure smooth, automated build and deployment workflows.

• Manage Empyrean’s branded app store presence and oversee timely submission of app builds for iOS and Android platforms.
• Ensure all release criteria are met—including regulatory requirements such as HIPAA compliance—and actively monitor rollout progress.
• Engage with customer project managers and technical resources on white-labeled app submissions.
• Maintain and update app store listings (descriptions, screenshots, keywords) to keep content current and optimized.
• Ensure that any store listing issues or required changes (e.g. compliance updates, policy changes) are promptly addressed.
• Monitor the approval process, quickly resolve rejections or compliance feedback, and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Manage provisioning profiles, distribution certificates, keystores, and other signing keys for mobile apps.
• Ensure all signing credentials are secure, up to date, and renewed ahead of expiration to prevent release interruptions.
• Utilize tools such as GitHub Actions (or similar CI/CD platforms) to automate build, test, and deployment processes for mobile applications.
• Troubleshoot build failures, improve pipeline efficiency, and collaborate with developers to integrate new automation as needed.
• Work closely with mobile engineers and QA testers during sprints to ensure release candidate builds are stable and meet quality standards.
• Partner with Product Managers to align on feature release scope and timelines, and with Marketing teams to obtain required marketing assets or announcements for app releases.
• Inform Call Center and Operations teams of upcoming releases and key changes, providing them with release notes and details to prepare for user inquiries.
• Track download statistics, installation metrics, crash reports, and user feedback (ratings & reviews) after each release.
• Maintain detailed documentation of release procedures, app store submission guidelines, rollback plans and troubleshooting steps.
• Continuously evaluate and refine the release workflow, tools, and checklists to improve efficiency, reliability, and compliance over time.

• Strong working knowledge of Apple App Store Connect and Google Play Console processes.
• Good understanding native iOS/Android APIs, frameworks, and design patterns
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions or similar) for automating mobile app build and deployment.
• Familiarity with build systems and tools such as Xcode, Android Studio, and Fastlane.
• Proficiency with Git and repository management.
• Solid understanding of iOS and Android code signing mechanisms.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent years of experience). 2–4 years of experience in mobile application development, release engineering, or DevOps for mobile apps.

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