Senior Python Developer (KernelCare)

About CloudLinux

CloudLinux is on a mission to make Linux secure, stable, and profitable. We have spent more than 500 combined years working on Linux, and are changing how hosting companies and data centers use this technology we love by bringing it to millions of their customers. With more than 500,000 product installations and 4,000 customers, including Liquid Web, 1&1, and Dell, CloudLinux combines in-depth technical knowledge of hosting, kernel development, and open source with unique client care expertise.

Position

Description

KernelCare, CloudLinux’s fastest-growing product, provides automated kernel security updates without reboots for most popular Linux distributions. It ensures optimal performance and uptime by allowing hosting providers and enterprises to keep kernels up-to-date with all security patches while keeping servers online.

Our company is Cloud Linux Inc. - the maker of the #1 OS for web-hosting providers. We develop our products -- CloudLinux OS, KernelCare, Imunify360, and Imunify Email -- using the most innovative technologies. Our products are used by thousands of companies around the world, including Dell, GoDaddy, IBM, Zoom, and many others. 

Work is fully remote, with flexible hours, where you can plan your day and work from anywhere in the world.

More details about the project you can find on the product website https://tuxcare.com/, about the company on Cloudlinux.com.

Join us to make a difference!

What you will do:

• You will be involved in development of KernelCare products using Python. It is required to cover your code with unit-tests using Python and/or with functional tests
• Review of code written by your colleagues using Gerrit
• Architecture development and writing technical documentation for new features
• Investigating issues reported by our clients, partners or support team 
• Communication with our 3rd level support team to provide consultations or help related to KernelCare products

Your qualification

Must:

• 4+ years of Python programming experience 
• System programming. Sockets, filesystem, process management 
• GNU/Linux operating system and shell scripting experience 
• PyTest 
• Experience with git-based development processes 
• Intermediate level of English language

Desired:

• Knowledge of Ansible, Jenkins 
• FE background using technologies such as Bootstrap, jquery and Vue.js
• C language
• Knowledge about rpm/deb package management (writing rpm spec, deb rules)
• Python frameworks: Flask, SQLAlchemy
• NGINX
• ClickHouse

Personal skills:

• Fast-learning, proactivity
• Strong self-motivation, driven to achieve committed milestones 
• The ability to independently analyze a task and find the right solution
• The ability to work in a team

What we offer

• A great opportunity for professional development within the young and fast-growing company 
• Interesting and challenging projects
• Knowledge-Exchange
• Remote work with long-term employment on a full-time basis under contract
• High-level compensation based on the performance reviews
• Flexible working hours
• Paid one month vacation per year and sick leaves
• Medical insurance reimbursement
• English educational programs
• Ability to study and attend seminars and training according to the request
• Co-working and gym/sports compensations
• The opportunity to receive a reward for the most innovative idea that the company can patent