Remote Python/Linux Packaging Engineer – Build & Snapcraft

Canonical; City of Moncton; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading open-source technology firm is hiring a Software Engineer to work remotely. The role requires strong Python development skills and understanding of GNU/Linux distributions. Responsibilities include extending the snap build ecosystem and collaborating on projects to better serve community needs. Candidates should be familiar with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. A competitive personal development budget and recognition rewards are offered.

Benefits

Fully remote working environment

Personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD per annum

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunity to travel to meet colleagues

Priority Pass for travel upgrades

Qualifications

• Expertise in Python programming.
• Strong understanding of GNU/Linux distribution structure.
• Good grasp of build systems and toolchains, including cross-compilation.
• Experience with container technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and LXD.

Responsibilities

• Extend the snap build ecosystem using languages and toolchains.
• Collaborate on open source and commercial projects to enhance community offerings.

Skills

Python

Packaging

Linux

Docker

Kubernetes

LXD

Job description

A leading open-source technology firm is hiring a Software Engineer to work remotely. The role requires strong Python development skills and understanding of GNU/Linux distributions. Responsibilities include extending the snap build ecosystem and collaborating on projects to better serve community needs. Candidates should be familiar with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. A competitive personal development budget and recognition rewards are offered.