IOS Mobile App developer

Bosch

Bosch

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Posted 6+ months ago

Company Description

Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limited is a 100% owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, one of the world's leading global supplier of technology and services, offering end-to-end Engineering, IT and Business Solutions. With over 28,200+ associates, it’s the largest software development center of Bosch, outside Germany, indicating that it is the Technology Powerhouse of Bosch in India with a global footprint and presence in the US, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

Job Description

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and meticulous iOS Release & Build Engineer to join our Bosch Global mobile development team. This important role will be responsible for streamlining our iOS/Android application deployment pipeline, managing code signing and provisioning, implementing and optimizing CI/CD workflows, and ensuring code quality through diligent code review practices. You will be instrumental in enabling faster, more reliable, secure releases of our iOS and Android applications.

Responsibilities:

1. iOS Application Deployment & Release Management:

· Manage the end-to-end release process for iOS applications to the App Store and Intune, TestFlight, and internal distribution channels.

· Oversee and execute app store submissions, including metadata management, screenshot preparation, and version control.

· Monitor app store performance metrics and identify areas for improvement in the release cycle.

· Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to app distribution and deployment.

· Intune app auto renewal process.

2. Code Signing & Provisioning Profiles:

· Administer and manage all aspects of iOS code signing, including certificates, provisioning profiles, and app IDs.

· Ensure proper configuration and security of signing assets across development, testing, and production environments.

· Automate the creation, renewal, and distribution of signing identities to development teams.

· Develop and implement strategies for secure key management.

· Perform application resigning for various purposes (e.g., internal testing, specific enterprise distribution, or handling third-party frameworks).

3. CI/CD Pipeline Development & Optimization:

· Design, implement, maintain, and optimize robust Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines for iOS and Android applications using tools like [e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, Xcode Cloud].

· Automate build, test, and deployment processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual errors.

· Integrate static analysis, unit tests, UI tests, and performance tests into the CI/CD pipeline.

· Monitor pipeline health, performance, and provide rapid resolution to build breaks.

· Research and recommend new tools and technologies to enhance the CI/CD ecosystem.

4. Code Review & Quality Assurance Support:

· Actively participate in code reviews for iOS application features, focusing on best practices, performance, security, and maintainability.

· Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to fellow iOS developers on coding standards, architecture, and CI/CD integration.

· Collaborate with QA teams to ensure test automation is integrated effectively into the build process.

· Contribute to defining and enforcing coding standards and best practices within the iOS team.

5. Tooling & Automation:

· Develop scripts and automation tools (e.g., Fastlane, Python, Shell) to streamline repetitive tasks related to builds, testing, and deployments.

· Manage and configure build servers and related infrastructure.

· Generate the test link from the binary.

6. Documentation & Knowledge Sharing:

· Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for build processes, CI/CD pipelines, code signing procedures, and release guidelines.

· Educate and train development teams on new tools and processes.

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Qualifications

4+ years of professional experience in iOS development with a strong focus on build engineering, release management, or DevOps practices.

· Deep expertise in iOS code signing, provisioning profiles, and certificates. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex signing issues.

· Extensive experience designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for iOS and Android applications (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Xcode Cloud).

· Proficiency with Fastlane for automating mobile development tasks is highly desirable.

· Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Shell, Python, Ruby).

· Solid understanding of Git and advanced branching strategies.

· Experience with dependency managers (CocoaPods, Carthage, SPM).

· Familiarity with various testing frameworks (XCTest, XCUITest).

· Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.

· Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

· Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.

· Experience with MDM solutions (e.g. Intune) or enterprise app distribution.

· Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).

· Experience with Docker and containerization.

· Knowledge of security best practices in mobile development.

· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.