Jolicloud is looking for a Linux OS Developer with experience developing, packaging, and supporting applications in a Debian-based Linux environment. The position involves the development, implementation, and supporting of upstream software applications into the Jolicloud framework.

• Location: Europe, ideally Paris
• Status: Temporary/Full Time

Responsibilities

• Provide development support for original Jolicloud applications.
• Monitor and maintain the differences between Jolicloud-specific software versions, and upstream software vendor's new releases. Upstream software vendors include Debian and Ubuntu pre-packaged software releases, or original developers directly.
• Coordinate the release of Jolicloud-specific software customizations back to upstream software vendors, according to the GPL and other Open-Source licenses.
• Write code and test documentation.
• Debug hardware and software issues, reported by users.
• Assist support engineers to improve support documentation and procedures.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of at least one of the following: Python, C/C++.
• Working knowledge of Debian and/or Ubuntu based packaging.
• Minimum 2 years experience contributing to free and/or open source projects including a demonstrable experience in as many of the following as possible:
  • Git or similar DCVS
  • X.org, DRM/DRI/GLX, Mesa 3D, and vendor-specific video drivers
  • Linux Kernel including modules, configuration, and installing
  • Bash, Perl, or other interpretive languages
  • ACPI, DBUS, and/or HAL
  • ALSA, OSS, and/or PulseAudio
  • Apache, MySQL, or similar server-side CGI
  • and other Linux technologies
• BA/BS in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Solid analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to plan work, execute to plan and meet deadlines within a fast moving and changing environment.
• Must be able to work autonomously.
• Fluency in written and spoken English. French a plus.