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  • Alexandru

    AI Automation Architect

    Romania/(GMT +2:00)

    Alexandru is a senior AI automation architect with 11 years of experience delivering end-to-end automation solutions using n8n, Make.com, Zapier, SQL, and webhooks. He demonstrates strong architectural judgment, client-facing communication, and a product-first mindset, consistently prioritizing business outcomes and stakeholder alignment. Alexandru has a proven track record in marketing, sales, and operations automation, leveraging AI agents and deterministic scripting for robust, scalable workflows. His strengths include structured problem-solving, requirement translation, and guiding clients through technical decisions.

    Experience

    11 years

    Availability

    Full-time

  • Ali

    DevSecOps

    Australia/(GMT +11:00)

    Ali is a Senior DevOps Engineer with 20+ years in software, cloud, and automation, including 12 years in DevOps and 6+ years in AWS. He has led large-scale infrastructure redesigns, built Terraform-driven automation, and standardized HPC and Kubernetes environments with strong networking, service mesh, and IaC practices. Articulate, humble, and collaborative, Ali emphasizes clear direction and effective teamwork. Ali's leadership, pragmatic automation mindset, and cloud engineering maturity make him a strong fit for Senior DevOps roles.

    Experience

    21 years

    Availability

    To be verified

  • Ivo

    Back-end Web Developer

    Bulgaria/(GMT +2:00)

    Ivo is a senior back-end developer with over 25 years of experience, specializing in Python and Flask. He has led architecture and development for fintech, public transport, and GDPR compliance systems, consistently delivering robust, well-tested code. Currently in the middle of a 4-year PhD program, Ivo is known for quickly resolving complex project challenges. He prefers hands-on Python/Flask development over management roles and is recognized for his maturity, reliability, and deep technical expertise.

    Experience

    27 years

    Availability

    To be verified

  • Piotr

    Full-stack Web Developer

    Poland/(GMT +1:00)

    Piotr is a proactive Middle-to-Senior developer with over 8 years of experience in such technologies as Golang, React, Next.js, Flutter. He is passionate about self-development within dynamic start-up environments and is focused on the quality end result. His biggest strength - Go, he's been developing with it since 2015 and acquired extensive knowledge in everything related to this technology - architecture, microservices, system components, testing, and covering all the required databases.

    Experience

    11 years

    Availability

    To be verified

  • Eric

    Platform Engineer

    United States/(GMT -5:00)

    Eric is a senior observability and platform operations consultant with 17 years of experience, specializing in production monitoring, Docker, Terraform, and operational troubleshooting. He has led large-scale observability architecture projects and demonstrates strong client communication and stakeholder engagement. His strengths include Docker optimization, incident response, and platform reliability, though his hands-on depth in Kubernetes, advanced Terraform, and Python automation is moderate.

    Experience

    17 years

    Availability

    Part-time

  • Luis

    DevOps

    Spain/(GMT +1:00)

    Luis Miguel is a DevOps and Platform Engineer specializing in building and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure and automated delivery platforms. He has extensive experience designing reliable production environments, improving operational efficiency through infrastructure automation, and enabling development teams with robust CI/CD and observability practices. He works effectively in cross-functional teams and is motivated by technically challenging projects that require scalable, resilient solutions.

    Experience

    19 years

    Availability

    Part-time

  • Nicolas

    Site Reliability Engineer

    France/(GMT +1:00)

    Nicolas is a senior Site Reliability and Platform Engineer with 18 years of experience in private-cloud infrastructure, automation, and platform development. He has deep expertise in Linux, Kubernetes/OpenShift administration, Ansible automation, and Python-based platform engineering, including open-source contributions like Squest and Monkeyble. Nicolas demonstrates strong ownership, mentoring, and innovation in building self-service and automation solutions.

    Experience

    18 years

    Availability

    Full-time

  • Illya

    Full-stack Web Developer

    Ukraine/(GMT +2:00)

    Illya is an experienced full-stack developer, but back-end is definitely his bigger passion. He has a growth mindset and is constantly learning, staying up to date on the latest features, patterns, and technologies. Everything mentioned above is wrapped into a nice and easy-going personality.

    Experience

    9 years

    Availability

    To be verified

  • Tarik

    AI Engineer

    Turkey/(GMT +3:00)

    Tarik is an expert in data engineering, machine learning, and large language models, holding a PhD in Graph Theory. He is also proficient in Python, Pandas, and Scikit-learn, and has successfully designed and delivered advanced NLP and AI solutions, including cutting-edge RAG systems. With a deep understanding of machine learning concepts and exceptional problem-solving skills, Tarik consistently drives impactful results in AI-driven and data-intensive projects!

    Experience

    12 years

    Availability

    Part-time & Full-time

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Ubuntu runs a big share of the world's servers and dev machines. Our Ubuntu developers keep yours patched, hardened and upgraded between LTS releases without drama.

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An Ubuntu developer keeps your Linux servers secure, current and easy to rebuild.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Ubuntu developers?

You can find these developers contributing to Ubuntu projects and communities. Many of them participate in Ubuntu-related forums, mailing lists, or development platforms like Launchpad, though direct recruiting is not easy there. For a simpler route to finding specialists who can contribute to your Ubuntu-related projects, try Lemon.io.

What is the no-risk trial period for hiring Ubuntu developers on Lemon.io?

Since an “Ubuntu developer” doesn’t usually work like other developers and many often contribute directly to open-source projects rather than being an employee, this one is unique. Our talent pool consists of programmers skilled in fields directly relevant to Ubuntu. We can, however, find programmers who specialize in C/C++, core development, or administration as per requirement but the standard “trial period” might not always be most appropriate for such cases — it’s best you discuss your need and what would make a perfect match given this unique scenario.

Is there a high demand for Ubuntu developers?

People working on the Ubuntu operating system in its different parts are considered “Ubuntu developers” due to the way open-source is structured. So instead of finding “Ubuntu Developers”, companies usually hire specialists that have specific knowledge related to Ubuntu. For example, companies don’t look for a general Ubuntu programmer — they want someone who’s an expert at the kernel level, someone skilled in maintaining servers, an engineer who can write device drivers, etc.

And since many people involved contribute out of love, finding them directly through a recruitment process can be difficult — identify what your needs are within Ubuntu’s vast ecosystem to optimize time.

How quickly can I hire a Ubuntu developer through Lemon.io?

Because “Ubuntu developers” cover so many different competencies within the Ubuntu OS, that’s a less conventional style of hire. In other words, we can quickly put you in touch with hand-picked developers who have expertise that matches what your project needs. That could be a systems administrator, kernel developer, or even familiarity with the C/C++ language and sysadmin roles, etc. The hiring process is truly individual based on what that talent contributed to the open-source community area. It’s important to clearly discuss the required skills and expectations to best tailor a timeline for this scenario.

What are the main strengths of Lemon.io’s platform?

We offer both direct headhunt and subscription-based recruitment, allowing you to tailor our hiring services to your needs and project size.

The Lemon.io team handles all communication and payment processes, making it as simple as possible for developers to focus on what they do best.

We have a tested methodology for getting in touch with tech-savvy individuals experienced in contributing to open-source projects (most notably within the Ubuntu OS).

What is the vetting process for developers at Lemon.io?

A more personalized process (as “Ubuntu Developers” encompasses quite a broad territory):

1. This might mean scoping an initial profile screening towards Ubuntu-related development (C/C++, kernel dev, system admin).
2. Recruiters will then sift through their CVs and online profiles with a fine-toothed comb, primarily checking for experience in contributing within open-source communities (a commonplace among especially hardware devs).
3. Since the way you need to test may not be a traditional Coderbyte or Hackerrank test, people usually discuss how best to verify their skills at this point, because they are clearly skilled if they have taken the time to get into OS dev.
4. The last phase typically follows with technical deep-dive discussions, a review of code that has been contributed to the Ubuntu ecosystem, and prospective project collaboration scenarios where developers specializing in those domains may join.

How can your business benefit from hiring a Ubuntu developer?

“Ubuntu developer” is a broad term, encompassing those contributing to the Ubuntu operating system. These are usually specialists in very specific aspects of Ubuntu’s core, like kernel development or system-level programming, typically involved within open-source communities rather than hired directly.

Identify your company’s needs, like a low-level programmer or sysadmin, and seek a developer specializing in those areas, which is often easier than finding generic “Ubuntu Developers”.

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