Description

Skills

Unix Shell Scripting
Python
RedHat Linux

Role Overview
We are seeking an active Debian Maintainer (DM) or Debian Developer (DD) to lead the packaging, maintenance, and upstream/downstream integration of mission-critical software across Linux-based infrastructure. You will own the end-to-end Debian packaging lifecycle while ensuring compliance with Debian Policy standards.

Key Responsibilities
Package Management & Maintenance: Build, maintain, and update official and custom Debian packages (.deb) adhering to Debian Policy Manual standards.

Archive & Repository Operations: Manage package uploads to the Debian archive/internal package mirrors and maintain repository tooling such as apt, reprepro, debpool, pbuilder, and sbuild.

Upstream & Downstream Integration: Triage bug reports, patch security vulnerabilities (CVEs), backport fixes, and coordinate upstream/downstream changes with the broader Debian community.

Build Automation & CI/CD: Design and automate reproducible Debian package build pipelines using modern CI/CD tooling.

System Architecture & Dependency Resolution: Debug and resolve low-level packaging, shared library (soname), kernel, and toolchain dependency issues.

Required Skills
Active Debian Maintainer (DM) or Debian Developer (DD)

Debian packaging and Debian Policy

Debian archive and repository management

apt, reprepro, debpool, pbuilder/sbuild

CI/CD and reproducible builds

Dependency resolution and Linux system troubleshooting

Python

Unix Shell Scripting and text processing tools

RedHat Linux

Experience Required
6–8 years

Key Skills

Education

Any Graduate