A Linux Developer with expertise in C and Python is responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining software applications and systems on Linux platforms. This role involves leveraging knowledge of Linux operating systems, programming in C and Python, and ensuring the reliability and performance of software solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Software Development:
- Design, develop, and maintain applications and system-level software on Linux platforms.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in C and Python.
- System Optimization:
- Optimize software performance and ensure compatibility with Linux environments.
- Debug and troubleshoot system-level issues and memory management.
- Linux Administration and Configuration:
- Work with Linux distributions (e.g., Ubuntu, Red Hat, CentOS) for system configuration and software deployment.
- Develop and maintain shell scripts for automation and system management tasks.
- Integration and Testing:
- Integrate software modules and conduct unit and system-level testing.
- Implement and execute test cases to validate system functionality and performance.
- Collaboration:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including system administrators, DevOps engineers, and testers, to ensure seamless development and deployment.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Documentation:
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation for software development and deployment processes.
- Document APIs, libraries, and modules for internal and external use.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Technical Expertise:
- Proficiency in C for system-level programming and Python for scripting and application development.
- Strong knowledge of Linux internals, including file systems, process management, and networking.
- Familiarity with build tools like make, cmake, and version control systems like Git.
- Debugging and Optimization:
- Experience with debugging tools (e.g., gdb, valgrind) and performance profiling.
- Knowledge of multithreading, concurrency, and inter-process communication (IPC).
- Problem-Solving:
- Ability to analyze and resolve complex software and system issues.
- Strong logical and analytical thinking skills.
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Adaptability and eagerness to learn new technologies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in Linux software development with C and Python.
- Experience with cloud platforms, containerization (Docker), or orchestration tools (Kubernetes) is a plus.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
