Senior iOS Engineer (CI/CD Specialist)-Contract

Introduction:

Very Good Ventures is a global consultancy that delivers clients elegant solutions using disruptive technologies. At VGV, we believe that building very good technology starts with a culture of excellence, collaboration, humility, and openness – and of course, have a very good time while doing it.  We place our company values and culture at the forefront of everything we do. 

Rising to prominence as the foremost Flutter experts, VGV is at an exciting stage of growth as we expand our global presence and our range of strategic services. Our mission is to lead the most influential companies through new digital frontiers and improve the relationship between technology and those that create, manage, and experience it. VGV’s client roster spans industries, including Toyota, Google, Dow Jones, JSX, Betterment, and Norwegian Cruise Lines. 

People come to work at VGV to solve challenging problems with the newest technology, alongside some of the best talent in the industry, and in a culture that remains steadfastly dedicated to its employees.

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior iOS Engineer with a deep specialization in CI/CD pipelines and DevOps for mobile platforms. This role is designed for a technical leader who excels at navigating complex corporate rulesets, security requirements, and automated delivery at scale. You will be responsible for the architecture, maintenance, and optimization of our mobile deployment ecosystem, ensuring that our development teams can ship high-quality code safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

1. Pipeline Architecture & Automation

• Design, build, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines specifically tailored for iOS applications using tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Bitrise.
• Automate complex build processes, including code signing, certificate management, and provisioning profile handling within a restricted corporate environment.
• Implement advanced caching strategies to optimize build times and resource utilization.

2. Corporate Compliance & Security

• Integrate static (SAST) and dynamic (DAST) analysis tools into the pipeline to satisfy rigorous corporate security audits.
• Manage compliance with internal rulesets regarding third-party dependencies, open-source licensing, and data privacy.
• Ensure all automated deployments adhere to internal governance and change management protocols.

3. Tooling & Infrastructure

• Maintain and scale macOS-based runner infrastructure (on-premise or cloud-based).
• Develop custom scripts and internal tools (using Swift, Ruby/Fastlane, or Python) to streamline the developer experience.
• Standardize build environments to ensure consistency across local machines and CI environments.

Qualifications

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) for managing build nodes.
• Familiarity with Bazel or Tuist for managing large-scale Xcode projects.
• Contributions to open-source mobile DevOps tools.

Company Values

• Raise the Bar
• Grow with Grit
• Build Momentum
• Collaborate with Candor
• Enjoy the Ride

Very Good Ventures is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive work environment, free from discrimination and harassment, and promoting diversity in our workforce. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives and contributions of each member of our global workforce, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success as a company.