Job description
CloudLinux is a global remote-first company. We are driven by our principles: do the right thing, employees first, we are remote first, and we deliver high volume, low-cost Linux infrastructure and security products that help companies to increase the efficiency of their operations. Every person on our team supports each other and does what we can to ensure we all are successful.
We are truly a great place to work!
Check out our website for more information: https://cloudlinux.com/
We are looking for a talented Packaging Engineer to join our Alternatives & EasyApache Team on the CloudLinux OS Web Stack project. This role involves working with a range of products, including alternative versions of NodeJS, PHP, Python, and Ruby, as well as cPanel EasyApache and HardenedPHP packages.
The alternative packages enable the installation of multiple versions of the same software on a single system and are utilized across various CloudLinux OS and Imunify360 components. While EasyApache packages are originally part of the cPanel product, our team enhances them to ensure greater security and seamless compatibility with CloudLinux OS.
HardenedPHP focuses on backporting security patches to PHP versions that are no longer supported by the PHP community. More information can be found here: https://www.cloudlinux.com/security-features/#hardened-php
Responsibilities:
You will take ownership of the full lifecycle of package development, including:
- Monitoring and tracking upstream releases,
- Updating packages and applying necessary patches,
- Building packages across all supported distributions,
- Designing and maintaining automated test suites,
- Preparing and deploying production releases.
Additionally, you will drive the automation of routine tasks such as version updates, patch management, monitoring, and testing to streamline the packaging workflow.
To thrive in this role, we are looking for someone who has:
- 1+ years of experience working with Linux-based systems,
- Hands-on experience with YUM or APT package management,
- GNU/Linux operating systems and shell scripting experience,
- Experience with Git-based development workflows,
- Experience using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Ansible, or similar.
Nice to have:
- Understanding of RPM or DEB package build systems (e.g., mock, pbuilder, etc.),
- Experience with Python,
- Experience with С programming.
What’s in it for you?
A strong focus on professional development with opportunities for learning and growth:
- Interesting and challenging projects,
- Mentor and other knowledge-exchange programs.
Fully remote work with flexible working hours, that allows you to schedule your day and work from any location worldwide.
Paid 24 days of vacation per year, 10 days of national holidays, and unlimited sick leaves to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Compensation for private medical insurance.
Co-working and gym/sports reimbursement.
The opportunity to receive a reward for the most innovative idea that the company can patent, fostering a culture of creativity and innovation.
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