Jolicloud is seeking a Software Packaging Engineer to package native and web applications and keep track of interdependencies and new versions.

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

Responsibilities

• Build packages and test their installation.
• Port and optimize native applications.
• Liaise with the original application developers in order to solve any packaging or adaptation issues.
• Write code and test documentation.
• Plan and implement unit testing procedures.
• Debug issues on packaged applications, based on reports by users.
• Comment on and participate in the software development process.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of the Ubuntu software distribution packaging mechanism and the GNU/Linux operating system.
• Minimum 2 years experience contributing to free and/or open source projects including a demonstrable experience of the following tools:
  • Git or similar DCVS
  • Python
  • APT & Debian devscripts
  • Bash
  • Perl
  • C/C++
  • The Mozilla projects
  • Wine
• Practical experience with Ubuntu Desktop Linux distributions.
• BA/BS in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Solid analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality.
• Ability to plan work, execute to plan and meet deadlines within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Fluency in written and spoken English. French a plus.