Packaging Engineer (remote-only, Europe)

Packaging Engineer

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Packaging Engineer in Europe.

In this role, you will join a dedicated team responsible for building, maintaining, and enhancing software packages that ensure secure and reliable Linux environments. You will work with a variety of technologies, including alternative versions of NodeJS, PHP, Python, and Ruby, as well as cPanel EasyApache and HardenedPHP packages. Your contributions will support large-scale deployments, improve system security, and streamline software delivery processes. You will take ownership of the full package lifecycle, from monitoring upstream releases and applying patches to deploying production-ready builds. This role combines hands-on technical work with process automation and offers a fully remote, flexible work environment where your impact will be visible across global infrastructure.

Accountabilities

As a Packaging Engineer, your main responsibilities will include:

• Managing the full lifecycle of software package development, including monitoring upstream releases, applying patches, and building packages for all supported distributions
• Designing, maintaining, and running automated test suites to ensure package stability and security
• Preparing and deploying production releases efficiently and reliably
• Driving automation of routine tasks such as version updates, patch management, monitoring, and testing to optimize the packaging workflow
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance package compatibility and security across Linux environments

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you should bring:

• 1+ years of experience working with Linux-based systems
• Hands-on experience with YUM or APT package management
• Proficiency in GNU/Linux operating systems and shell scripting
• Experience with Git-based development workflows
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Ansible, or similar
• Nice to have: understanding of RPM or DEB package build systems (e.g., mock, pbuilder), Python, and C programming
• Strong problem-solving skills, self-motivation, and ability to work independently in a remote environment

Benefits

This position comes with a competitive package, including:

• Fully remote work with flexible hours, allowing you to plan your schedule and work from anywhere in Europe
• 24 paid vacation days per year, 10 national holidays, and unlimited sick leave
• Private medical insurance coverage
• Co-working and gym/sports reimbursement
• Professional development budget and access to learning opportunities
• Engaging and challenging projects in a supportive team environment
• Recognition and rewards for innovative ideas that can be patented, fostering creativity and innovation

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job's core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!