Remote Site Reliability / Gitops Engineer

Description:

• Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, particularly known for its platform, Ubuntu, which is widely used in various enterprise initiatives.
• The company supports a global workforce of over 1200 colleagues across 75+ countries, with minimal office-based roles and occasional in-person team meetings.
• The Site Reliability / Gitops Engineer will join the Information Systems (IS) team, focusing on IT production services that support over 60 million Ubuntu users.
• The role emphasizes operations automation in both private and public clouds, utilizing open source infrastructure as code software and CI/CD practices.
• Responsibilities include defining infrastructure as code, improving Canonical products, providing feedback to developers, and collaborating with other teams.
• The position is remote and available in any timezone.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have deep experience in defining operations in code, utilizing version control, peer review, and CI/CD for application and infrastructure changes.
• A strong modern engineering background, including peer-review, unit testing, SCM, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies, is required.
• Python software development experience with large projects is essential.
• Practical knowledge of Linux networking, routing, and firewalls is necessary.
• Familiarity with various forms of Linux storage, such as Ceph and databases, is expected.
• Hands-on experience administering enterprise Linux servers is required.
• Extensive knowledge of cloud computing concepts and technologies is essential.
• A Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or a related engineering field is preferred.
• Candidates must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English across various platforms.
• A motivated individual who can troubleshoot from kernel to web and is willing to seek help when needed is desired.
• Flexibility and a quick learning ability are important traits for candidates.
• Candidates should be inspired by the needs of fast-changing environments and be comfortable working within distributed teams.
• A passion for and familiarity with open-source, particularly Ubuntu or Debian, is essential.

Benefits:

• Canonical offers a remote work environment, allowing flexibility in work location.
• Employees are given uninterrupted development time to focus on larger projects and automation of manual tasks.
• The company fosters a culture of sharing knowledge and best practices through mentorship and collaborative work sessions.
• Canonical promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace, ensuring fair consideration for all applicants regardless of their identity.