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Expert Android APK Protection & Security Engineer Long-Term Monthly Contract | Android Security | APK Processing | Python Job Description We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Android Security and APK Processing Engineer for a long-term monthly contract. The ideal candidate should have strong practical experience with Android application internals, APK file structures, cryptography, binary formats, automation, native libraries, and secure software engineering. The work involves developing and maintaining authorized tools and workflows for Android application protection, secure APK processing, encryption, software integrity, and security research. The successful candidate should be comfortable working at both a high level with Android applications and a low level with DEX bytecode, binary XML, native libraries, ELF structures, cryptographic systems, and automation pipelines. All work must be performed only on software and application files that are owned by the client or for which the client has appropriate authorization to analyze, process, modify, or protect. This is intended to be a long-term working relationship with ongoing technical development and maintenance work. What You Will Work On * Design and implement custom encryption and decryption pipelines for authorized Android APK files * Develop secure APK packaging and application protection workflows * Analyze and process Android APK internals, including DEX bytecode, binary Android XML (AXML), [login to view URL], ZIP/APK structures, and native .so libraries * Build secure outer application wrappers for protected application components and authorized application packaging workflows * Develop systems that securely process and manage protected application payloads * Parse and programmatically modify [login to view URL] in binary AXML format * Work with cryptographic systems including AES-CBC, AES-GCM, RSA, symmetric encryption, asymmetric encryption, and custom cryptographic workflows * Understand and manipulate DEX file structures, string tables, metadata, and bytecode representations * Analyze and modify native ARM and ARM64 ELF libraries for authorized application protection and compatibility requirements * Implement JNI and native library changes where required * Develop Python scripts for automating APK processing and security workflows * Build reliable, repeatable APK processing pipelines * Work with Android build and packaging tools including AAPT, apktool, zipalign, and apksigner * Maintain and improve existing codebases * Debug complex APK processing, encryption, packaging, and signing issues * Collaborate through Git and follow existing project architecture and coding standards * Research application integrity, anti-tampering, and software protection techniques in authorized environments Required Skills Android APK internals: DEX, AXML, ZIP structure — Expert Cryptography and custom encryption design — Expert AES, RSA, symmetric and asymmetric cryptography — Expert Binary XML (AXML) parsing and processing — Expert Python 3 — Expert Java / Kotlin — Strong C / C++ — Intermediate+ JNI / native Android development — Intermediate+ ELF binary analysis — Intermediate+ ARM / ARM64 native library analysis — Intermediate+ Smali / Dalvik bytecode — Intermediate+ Linux command line and shell scripting — Strong Git version control — Required Bonus Skills The following skills are beneficial but not mandatory: * Experience with Android application security testing * Experience with APK signing and signature schemes including v1, v2, and v3 * Knowledge of ProGuard and R8 obfuscation * Experience with JADX * Experience with apktool * Experience with Frida in authorized security testing environments * Experience with Ghidra * Understanding of Android application installation and package management processes * Experience developing application protection systems * Experience developing integrity verification and anti-tampering systems * Experience with secure application packaging * Experience with Android security research * Experience with vulnerability assessment in authorized environments * Experience with software protection and reverse engineering for applications where appropriate authorization exists Programming Languages and Technologies Python 3 Primary language for: * APK processing pipelines * Automation * Encryption workflows * File processing * Security tools * Backend utilities Java / Kotlin For: * Android application development * Application wrappers * Android runtime components * Application protection mechanisms C / C++ For: * JNI development * Native Android components * Native library work * Performance-critical components Smali / Dalvik Bytecode For: * Authorized bytecode analysis * Application compatibility work * Application protection research Shell / Bash For: * Linux automation * Build pipelines * Deployment scripts * System utilities XML / AXML For: * [login to view URL] processing * Binary XML parsing * Android application metadata handling Tools and Technologies Experience with some or all of the following is preferred: * Python 3 * Java * Kotlin * C * C++ * JNI * Smali * DEX * AXML * [login to view URL] * AES * AES-CBC * AES-GCM * RSA * Cryptography * APK * AAPT * apktool * zipalign * apksigner * JADX * Frida * Ghidra * ELF * ARM * ARM64 * Linux * Bash * Git Work Details Contract Type: Long-term monthly contract Work Type: Remote / Online Hours: Part-time to full-time Work Style: Ongoing development and task-based work Payment: Monthly contract Budget: $380–$420 USD per month Start Date: Immediate / As soon as possible Communication: Freelancer.com messaging and other mutually agreed project communication tools All payments and contracts will follow applicable Freelancer.com platform rules and the agreed project terms. How to Apply Please include the following information in your proposal: 1. Brief Introduction Tell us about your experience with: * Android security * APK processing * Application protection * Cryptography * Binary analysis 2. Previous Work Provide examples of relevant previous projects, if available. Examples may include: * APK processing tools * Application protection systems * Encryption pipelines * Android security tools * Binary analysis projects * Native library work * DEX or AXML processing * Python automation systems Public GitHub repositories, portfolio links, or technical examples are welcome where available. 3. Technical Experience Please clearly describe your experience with any of the following: * AXML parsing and processing * DEX manipulation or analysis * Smali / Dalvik bytecode * Custom encryption pipelines * AES and RSA * APK signing * Native ARM/ARM64 libraries * ELF binary analysis * JNI * Android application protection * Python automation 4. Availability Please tell us: * How many hours per week you are available * Your usual working hours or timezone * Your earliest possible start date 5. Compensation Please confirm whether your expected compensation is within the listed budget of: $380–$420 USD per month If your expectations are different, please mention them clearly in your proposal. Proposal Requirement Generic proposals may not be considered. To confirm that you have carefully read this job description, please include the word: AXML somewhere in your proposal. Authorized Use Requirement All technical work must be limited to software, applications, files, and systems that the client owns or is authorized to analyze, process, modify, test, or protect. The work must comply with applicable laws, software licenses, intellectual property rights, platform rules, and project agreements. The role does not involve unauthorized access to systems, unauthorized modification of third-party software, credential theft, or bypassing access controls without proper authorization. Category Mobile Apps → Android Suggested Skills Android, Android Security, APK, Python, Java, Kotlin, C, C++, Cryptography, Encryption, Binary Analysis, DEX, AXML, Smali, JNI, ELF, ARM, ARM64, Linux, Bash, Git, Reverse Engineering
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Hi, I reviewed your project: Long-Term Android APK Security Engineer. I can help with Python automation, backend APIs, web scraping/data extraction, scripts, dashboards, integrations, and data processing workflows. I can build reliable scripts using Python, FastAPI/Django/Flask, Selenium/Playwright where appropriate, APIs, databases, and server deployment. Please message me with the target website/API, expected output, and automation rules. Portfolio: https://www.freelancer.com/u/irfanui Regards, Mohammad 4th Dimension Partners
₹37,500 INR in 47 days
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Your APK protection pipeline will fail if the encryption layer does not account for Android's signature verification order — encrypted DEX files trigger install-time crashes unless you rebuild the outer wrapper with proper v2/v3 signing sequences. Quick questions - are you handling native library encryption separately from DEX encryption to avoid JNI load failures? And what is your current approach to AXML manifest modification without breaking the binary structure? Here is the architectural approach: - CRYPTOGRAPHY: Build AES-GCM + RSA hybrid encryption that processes DEX bytecode and native .so libraries independently, preserving ELF headers and JNI symbol tables to prevent runtime crashes. - BINARY ANALYSIS: Parse and rewrite AXML manifests programmatically in Python without decompiling, maintaining chunk alignment and string pool offsets so zipalign does not corrupt the APK. - AUTOMATION: Create Python pipelines that orchestrate apktool, AAPT, and apksigner in sequence, with Git-tracked rollback points for each encryption stage to isolate failures during testing. I have built similar APK protection systems for 2 mobile security firms that process 500+ apps monthly without breaking signature schemes. Let's schedule a technical call to review your current encryption workflow and identify integration points before we formalize the contract.
₹22,500 INR in 7 days
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I will deliver Android APK security solutions. I commit to working within the $380-$420 monthly budget. Can I start with a sample project, do you have any specific task in mind, AXML processing for instance? Waiting for your response in chat! Best Regards.
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I can turn the requirements of Long-Term Android APK Security Engineer into a reliable Python solution—not a fragile one-time script. My work covers automation, scraping, data extraction, processing, backend APIs, and scheduled workflows using FastAPI, Django, Flask, Selenium, or Playwright. Please share the target website/API, sample output, approximate volume, and automation rules so I can confirm feasibility and the cleanest approach. Portfolio: https://www.freelancer.in/u/heenafullstacken Heena A Plus IT House
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Hi there, we are a team of Full Stack Web and Mobile App developers and we can do this project in no time. Thanks Ashish Kumar.
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Hello, I just finished reading your brief for "Long-Term Android APK Security Engineer", and I'm genuinely excited about the chance to work on it. What stood out to me is how clearly you’ve described what you want — and clarity like that is where we deliver our very best work. From your brief I can see this involves android, mobile app, kotlin — all areas we handle in-house. We specialise in Java, Python, Android, Cryptography, which lines up directly with what you need. How we'd approach it: - Finalise the screens, user flows and feature list with you - Build smooth, native-feeling UI with clean, maintainable code - QA on real devices, then prepare and ship to the store(s) - Post-launch support and iteration once you’re live I also noted you don’t need proper authorization — that’s clear, and I’ll keep the work clean and strictly on-brief. Delivering at the scale of 420 usd is no problem for us — we're set up for volume without dropping quality. I’ll fold in your feedback fast and keep refining until the result feels exactly right to you. Send over any references you have and I’ll come back with a clear plan and milestones. Best regards, FreeLancers360 Let’s connect in chat and get started — message me anytime and I’ll reply right away!
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Hi, I can support your long-term Android APK protection and secure APK processing work within the $380–$420 monthly budget, limited strictly to applications you own or are authorized to analyze and protect. The best solution is to first review your existing APK workflow, encryption approach, signing process, Python tools, and required protection pipeline. I’ll then help improve automated APK processing, AXML/Manifest handling, DEX analysis support, secure packaging, signing, integrity checks, and repeatable build scripts. I’m comfortable with Android internals, APK structure, Python automation, Java/Kotlin, cryptography, AES/RSA workflows, apktool, zipalign, apksigner, DEX/Smali analysis, AXML parsing, JNI basics, Linux/Bash, Git, and authorized security research. Relevant work can include: * APK processing automation * Manifest/AXML parsing * Encryption/decryption workflow support * Secure packaging pipeline * DEX/Smali compatibility review * APK signing and verification * Native library/JNI handling * Build/debug scripts * Git-based maintenance * Clear documentation I’m available for ongoing remote work and can start immediately after reviewing the project structure. I’ll focus on clean, authorized, maintainable tooling that improves protection and processing reliability without violating platform rules or third-party rights. Best regards Ankit
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Hi — Abror-Yakubov here from Uzbekistan, "ANDROID APK SECURITY WORKFLOW" — you need reliable protection and processing for authorized Android files. I would approach this with clear Python automation pipelines, secure APK handling, signing checks and careful validation of each processing step. AXML, APK structure, encryption flows and error handling are areas I would keep organized so the workflow stays maintainable. The main challenge is balancing protection with application stability. I would make changes only within authorized environments and verify packaging, compatibility and integrity after each stage. Which part should be the first priority: APK processing automation, encryption workflow, or application protection features? Looking forward to working with you.
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Hello, I’m Mohammad Raihan Ali, with 7 years of experience in Android development, APK processing, Python automation, cryptography, and application security. I have practical knowledge of APK structures, DEX, AXML, Smali, AES/RSA encryption, APK signing, JNI, ELF, and ARM/ARM64 libraries. I can develop secure and repeatable APK protection workflows, troubleshoot packaging and signing issues, and maintain clean, well-documented code through Git. I understand that all work must be performed only on applications and files owned or authorized by the client. I am available to start immediately and can provide consistent weekly hours. The proposed monthly budget of $380–$420 is acceptable. Relevant technical samples or previous work can be shared for review. Best regards,Mohammad Raihan Ali
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AXML Building secure Android applications requires more than encryption—it requires robust automation, scalable processing pipelines, and a security-first engineering approach. My expertise lies in Python automation, cloud engineering, secure application development, cryptographic implementations, and workflow automation. I have designed secure processing pipelines, implemented encryption-based solutions, and built automation frameworks that emphasize reliability, scalability, and maintainability. My recent work has been focused on developing secure Azure-based solutions, automation tools, and enterprise-grade backend systems. I can contribute by: Developing Python-based automation and processing pipelines Implementing AES/RSA-based cryptographic workflows Building secure file processing and packaging utilities Creating reliable CLI tools and Linux automation scripts Maintaining existing codebases and improving processing performance Collaborating with Android security engineers on scalable tooling I have experience working with Git, Linux environments, REST APIs, and enterprise software engineering practices, allowing me to integrate quickly into long-term development projects. If my background aligns with the automation and security engineering aspects of your project, I'd be happy to fpr a discuss the existing architecture, roadmap, and how I can contribute effectively to your team. I look forward to speaking with you.
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Navigating Android APK security and protection is critical in today’s landscape, and I see the importance of developing robust and reliable workflows for authorized applications. To address your needs, I would design custom encryption pipelines and secure APK processing workflows tailored to your specifications. My expertise in DEX file structures and binary XML parsing aligns perfectly with your requirements, ensuring efficient handling of APK internals and seamless integration with existing systems. I prioritize clear communication and reliability, ensuring high-quality results delivered on time. I offer a free consultation to discuss your project in detail, explore ideas, and answer any questions you may have. What are your specific goals for this project, and how do you envision the collaboration moving forward?
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I have solid experience building secure backend and Android-related systems involving Kotlin/Java, Python automation, cryptographic workflows, binary processing, and scalable tooling for production environments. Your scope requires more than standard Android development — it involves reliable APK processing pipelines, binary structure handling, encryption orchestration, and repeatable automation, which is where my background fits well. I can contribute across APK workflow automation, secure packaging pipelines, manifest and metadata processing, signing flows, and tooling around DEX/APK analysis. I am comfortable working with Kotlin/Java for Android runtime components and Python for automation and processing utilities. I also have experience integrating native components through JNI and working in Linux-based environments with shell tooling and Git-driven workflows. For this type of project, I would focus on building maintainable and deterministic processing pipelines with clear validation stages for AXML parsing, packaging integrity, encryption/decryption steps, signature verification, and compatibility checks. Reliability and reproducibility are critical when dealing with APK transformations and protected payloads. I am available for ongoing collaboration and can dedicate consistent weekly hours to maintenance, feature development, debugging, and tooling improvements. I can start immediately. AXML
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