Debian Engineer

This is a remote position.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Software Engineer specializing in Debian-based environments to design implement and optimize deployment and automation workflows for production-grade this role you will work hands-on with Debian and its derivatives to manage packages configure environments and streamline system operations across development and production pipelines.

What does day-to-day look like:

• Design configure and maintain Debian-based systems
  

• Manage system packages and dependencies using APT and related package management tools.
  

• Develop and optimize deployment workflows leveraging Debian tools and shell scripting to ensure consistent and reliable software releases.
  

• Troubleshoot diagnose and resolve system-level issues in Debian-based setups including networking permissions and process management.
  

• Collaborate with DevOps infrastructure and application teams to ensure smooth integration of Debian systems into CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments.
  

• Establish and enforce secure configuration standards and access controls following Debian hardening guidelines.
  

• Document environment setup procedures package dependencies and system architecture for reproducibility and scalability.
  

Requirements:

• 3 years of hands-on experience with Debian or Debian-based distributions
  

• Proven expertise in package management using APT and repository management.
  

• Strong understanding of Debian system internals including systemd file hierarchy permissions and boot processes.
  

• Experience developing and maintaining deployment workflows for software delivery and environment provisioning.
  

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins GitHub Actions GitLab CI/CD or CircleCI) for automating Debian-based pipelines.
  

• Working knowledge of containerization tools (Docker Podman or Kubernetes) for building reproducible Debian-based images.
  

• Understanding of secure system administration practices including credential management and package verification.
  

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills across multi-environment systems.
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create clear technical documentation.