Packaging Engineer (Linux Web Stack)

TL;DR

Packaging Engineer (Linux Web Stack): Developing and maintaining software packages for Linux distributions, with an accent on managing web stack components like NodeJS, PHP, Python, and Ruby. Focus on automating package lifecycle tasks, applying security patches, and ensuring seamless compatibility across hirify.global OS and Imunify360.

Location: Remote (worldwide)

Company

hirify.global is a global remote-first company delivering high volume, low-cost Linux infrastructure and security products to increase operational efficiency.

What you will do

• Take ownership of the full lifecycle of package development.
• Monitor upstream releases and apply necessary patches.
• Build packages across all supported distributions.
• Design and maintain automated test suites.
• Prepare and deploy production releases.
• Drive automation of routine tasks to streamline the packaging workflow.

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 or Ansible.

Nice to have

• Understanding of RPM or DEB package build systems.
• Experience with Python.
• Experience with C programming.

Culture & Benefits

• Focus on professional development and interesting, challenging projects.
• Fully remote work with flexible working hours.
• Paid 24 days of vacation, 10 national holidays, and unlimited sick leaves.
• Compensation for private medical insurance.
• Co-working and gym/sports reimbursement.
• Budget for education.
• Opportunity to receive a reward for innovative ideas that the company can patent.