Senior Go/Python Developer for CloudLinuxOS (remote-only, work anywhere)

CloudLinux is a global remote-first company. We are driven by our principles: Do the right thing, employees first, we are remote first, and we deliver high volume, low-cost Linux infrastructure and security products that help companies to increase the efficiency of their operations. Every person on our team supports each other and does what we can to ensure we are all successful.

CloudLinuxOS, our flagship product, runs on over 50,000 production servers today, powering over 40 million websites, and is recognized as the best OS for security and efficiency in a shared hosting environment. CloudLinuxOS increases server density and enhances security, thus reducing operating costs, decreasing churn rates, and increasing profitability.

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We are seeking a talented Senior Go/Python Developer to join our CloudLinuxOS Team. You will work on the interesting Apache2Nginx project, which sets up NGINX on the server and automatically converts .htaccess files into the corresponding NGINX configuration.

Work is fully remote, with flexible hours, where you can plan your day and work from anywhere. Join us to make the difference!

Responsibilities:

• Optimizing WAF (Web Application Firewall) performance across diverse environments using both Apache and Nginx.
• Researching and evaluating various data transfer mechanisms and methodologies for processing incoming web requests.
• Analyzing and enhancing the performance of different PHP handlers within the context of web request handling.
• Engaging in multiple performance-related tasks for web requests, including benchmarking, patching existing solutions, and developing custom optimizations.

To thrive in this role, we are looking for someone who has:

• 5+ years of experience in Go;
• 5+ years of experience in Python;
• Very good Linux/Unix proficiency, with experience in RHEL/CentOS/AlmaLinux;
• Experience with WAFs, particularly ModSecurity;
• Knowledge, understanding, and ability to select and analyze the performance of classical algorithms and data structures;
• Ability to write and maintain code in accordance with the Go style guide;
• Experience in multithreaded programming and the development of asynchronous applications;
• Strong understanding of the network stack, particularly TCP/IP and HTTP;
• Knowledge of Go testing and debugging tools;
• Experience in monitoring deployments and application performance;
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot emerging issues and optimize the application for performance and scalability;
• Experience patching upstream solutions written in Go;
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Nginx/Apache architecture for developing additional components that modify core behaviour;
• Proficient in Git;
• Experience with Shell scripting;
• Strong teamwork skills;
• Ability to read and understand others' code;
• English at an upper-intermediate level.

It will be a plus if you also have:

• Experience in system programming;
• Experience with Coraza;
• Knowledge of C/C++ or any other programming language;
• Experience in open-source projects;
• Knowledge of Internet security basics;
• Knowledge and ability to select suitable data serialization algorithms;
• Familiarity with embedded databases (storage engines) such as BoltDB, LevelDB, and/or others;
• Integration with C code and libraries.

What's in it for you?

• A strong focus on professional development with opportunities for learning and growth:
• Interesting and challenging projects,
• Mentor and other knowledge-exchange programs;
• Fully remote work with flexible working hours, that allows you to schedule your day and work from any location worldwide;
• Paid 24 days of vacation per year, 10 days of national holidays, and unlimited sick leaves to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance;
• Compensation for private medical insurance;
• Co-working and gym/sports reimbursement;
• The opportunity to receive a reward for the most innovative idea that the company can patent, fostering a culture of creativity and innovation.

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