Description:

The Site Reliability Engineer role focuses on next-gen operations at scale, utilizing pure Python infrastructure-as-code from bare metal to containers and applications.
The team manages hundreds of private cloud, Kubernetes, and application clusters for customers across both physical and public cloud environments.
The goal is to enhance automation through a universal operator pattern and model-driven operations.
Candidates must believe in automation as a software engineering problem and be interested in a scientific approach to operations driven by metrics and code.
The role requires learning the entire stack, from bare metal networking and kernel to serverless and open source applications.
Site reliability engineers apply Python software-engineering skills to the operations domain, practicing devsecops from bare metal to application.
Responsibilities include architecting and running OpenStack, Kubernetes, and software-defined storage, while enabling devsecops for applications on that infrastructure.
The position offers experience in a broad range of cloud technologies and the opportunity to stay current with the latest capabilities in open source infrastructure.

Requirements:

A degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science is required.
Candidates must have Linux experience and familiarity with Linux networking and storage.
Proficiency in Python software development is essential.
A demonstrated drive for continual learning is necessary.
Experience in DevOps is required.
Nice to have: Experience with OpenStack or Kubernetes deployment or operations.

Canonical offers a technical management team that understands the details of development.
The company promotes a culture of openness and inclusiveness.
Employees work with helpful and talented engineers who are world-class experts in various fields.
Teams focus on maintaining a good work-life balance, with long average retention rates.
There are opportunities to explore a wide range of engineering disciplines and career paths across divisions.
Canonical is a fully remote company, allowing for career growth without relocation requirements.
Additional benefits include Learning and Development opportunities, an Annual Compensation Review, Recognition Rewards, Annual Leave, a Priority Pass for travel, and flexible working options.