diff --git a/.circleci/config.yml b/.circleci/config.yml
index c192e4e..0549670 100644
--- a/.circleci/config.yml
+++ b/.circleci/config.yml
@@ -8,6 +8,15 @@ executors:
     working_directory: ~/aesophia
 
 jobs:
+  verify_rebar_lock:
+    executor: aebuilder
+    steps:
+      - checkout
+      - run:
+          name: Ensure lock file is up-to-date
+          command: |
+            ./rebar3 upgrade
+            git diff --quiet -- rebar.lock || (echo "rebar.lock is not up-to-date" && exit 1)
   build:
     executor: aebuilder
     steps: