Debian Developer

Debian Maintainer / Debian DeveloperLocation: 100% RemoteExperience: 6–8 yearsRole OverviewSeeking an active Debian Maintainer (DM) or Debian Developer (DD) to own Debian packaging, maintenance, repository operations, and upstream/downstream integration for mission-critical Linux infrastructure.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild, maintain, and update Debian packages (.deb) following Debian Policy standards.Manage Debian archive/internal repository uploads and tools such as APT, reprepro, debpool, pbuilder, and sbuild.Troubleshoot complex dependencies, shared libraries/SONAMEs, kernel, and toolchain issues.Triage bugs, patch CVEs, backport fixes, and coordinate upstream/downstream changes.Develop reproducible Debian package build pipelines using CI/CD.Automate packaging, builds, testing, and release workflows.Collaborate with Debian/open-source communities and engineering teams.Required Skills6–8 years of relevant Linux/packaging experience.Active Debian Maintainer (DM) or Debian Developer (DD) experience.Strong Debian packaging and Debian Policy knowledge.Python and Unix Shell scripting.Text-processing tools.Red Hat Linux experience.Experience with APT, reprepro, debpool, pbuilder/sbuild.Strong understanding of REST? No — not specified in the JD; focus should remain on Linux/package infrastructure.CI/CD and reproducible build automation.Strong debugging and dependency-resolution skills.