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Linux Engineer Packaging Python
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Job Description
SUSE Packaging is a team that handles tens of hundreds of packages both in SUSE Linux Enterprise and openSUSE distributions. We are responsible for fixing bugs and security issues and we also shape the new versions of our distributions by delivering new features for those packages.
We are looking for a "Linux Distribution Engineer - Python Specialist" - a software engineer with a good understanding of both Python and C that will help maintain Python and Python modules and backport Python security fixes to older code streams. The ideal candidate has already gained some experience in developing software for a Linux distribution and understands the complex mechanic of packaging and the structure of a Linux system.
In your role, you will be a member of the Python Maintainers group and you will be helping with maintaining hundreds of Python packages, debugging issues, providing bug and security fixes, updating packages to the latest versions and delivering requested features.To support the long life-cycle of the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server product, back-porting patches to older Python versions is also an important element of this position.
You will cooperate and collaborate with the Python upstream and openSUSE community and interact closely with SUSE Maintenance and Security team. Your task will be also to plan the future of Python in our distributions and you will interface with Project and Product Managers as well.
Expected skills:
1. Bachelor or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
2. At least 2 years of relevant experience as a Software Engineer
3. Good general understanding of a Linux operating system
4. Proficiency in Python and Python as a scripting language
5. Good knowledge of C
6. Very good system debugging skills
7. Experience with building software packages for Linux systems
8. Experience in back-porting upstream patches to older package versions
9. Good communication skills and fluency in verbal and written English
Desired skills:
10. Experience with building a Linux distribution
11. Familiarity with the RPM package format
12. Broader hands-on experience in packaging software for Linux systems
13. Proficiency in C/C++ is a bonus
Personal Characteristics
14. Self-motivated, self-organised, able to multi-task and prioritize
15. Passionate for Linux and open source
16. Eager to learn new things on a daily basis
What we Offer
17. Open source contribution for your packages and close cooperation with upstream
18. Participation on developing SUSE distributions and new products
19. Personal growth - you will have a budget for training and attending Linux conferences
20. A distributed team full of skilled people you can learn from
21. Regular company hackathons (Hack Week) and technical talks
22. Flexible working hours and healthy work/life balance
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