Remote Software Engineer - Python and K8s

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 aims to reinvent how companies manage their open source information systems on public clouds and in their own data centers.
• The role involves building a new community around Python opscode for open source applications running on Kubernetes.
• The team will productize workloads for real-time automated operations on Kubernetes, transforming the internal IS team into an extension of product engineering.
• The position is ideal for software engineers who are passionate about Python, distributed systems, and the entire Linux stack.
• Responsibilities include designing and delivering open source software operations code, shaping high-quality monitoring and alerting infrastructure, and simplifying open source operations for customers.
• The role requires following agile software development practices and contributing to a collaborative engineering culture.
• The position allows for remote work with global travel once or twice a year for up to two weeks for events.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field is required.
• Experience with Linux systems administration, package management, and operations is necessary.
• Hands-on experience with at least one public cloud is essential.
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes is required.
• Strong Python programming skills and a passion for challenging projects are crucial.
• Candidates must understand the importance of reliable software and strive to design and code accordingly.
• Organizational skills and a commitment to delivering timely, high-quality software are expected.

Benefits:

• Canonical offers a distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person.
• A personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year is provided.
• Annual compensation reviews are conducted to recognize outstanding performance.
• Employees receive recognition rewards and annual holiday leave.
• Maternity and paternity leave are included in the benefits package.
• An Employee Assistance Program is available for all team members.
• Opportunities to travel to new locations to meet colleagues are offered.
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events are provided.