Packaging Engineer

Summary

Join CloudLinux, a global remote-first company, as a Packaging Engineer on the Alternatives & EasyApache Team. You will own the package development lifecycle, from monitoring upstream releases to deploying production releases. This role involves working with alternative versions of NodeJS, PHP, Python, and Ruby, as well as cPanel EasyApache and HardenedPHP packages. You will automate routine tasks and maintain automated test suites. CloudLinux offers a strong focus on professional development, fully remote work with flexible hours, and various benefits. The ideal candidate has 1+ years of Linux system experience and hands-on experience with package management.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track upstream releases
• Update packages and apply necessary patches
• Build packages across all supported distributions
• Design and maintain automated test suites
• Prepare and deploy production releases
• Drive the automation of routine tasks such as version updates, patch management, monitoring, and testing to streamline the packaging workflow

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of RPM or DEB package build systems (e.g., mock, pbuilder, etc.)
• Experience with Python
• Experience with С programming

Benefits

• 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