Remote Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure

Description:

• Canonical is building a comprehensive automation suite to provide multi-cloud and on-premise data solutions for the enterprise.
• The data platform team develops a full range of data stores and technologies, including big data, NoSQL, cache-layer capabilities, analytics, and structured SQL engines.
• The team is focused on creating fault-tolerant mission-critical distributed systems and aims to deliver the best automation solution for data platforms.
• The role involves automation of data platform operations, ensuring fault-tolerant replication, TLS, installation, and providing domain-specific expertise to other teams.
• Responsibilities include collaborating with a distributed team, writing high-quality Python code, debugging issues, and interacting with upstream communities.
• The position is globally remote, with travel required for 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events.

Requirements:

• Proven hands-on experience in software development using Python is required.
• Proven hands-on experience in distributed systems is necessary.
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field is required.
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events is expected.
• Additional experience with data platform technologies like PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, OpenSearch, Kafka, Yugabyte, Trino, Superset, Atlas, Ranger, and Redis is a plus.
• Experience with Linux systems administration, package management, and operations is beneficial.
• Familiarity with public or private cloud solutions like OpenStack and operating Kubernetes clusters is advantageous.

Benefits:

• The position offers a fully remote working environment, reflecting Canonical's remote-first approach since 2004.
• A personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD per annum is provided.
• There is an annual compensation review to ensure competitive pay.
• Recognition rewards are available for outstanding contributions.
• Employees receive annual holiday leave and parental leave.
• An Employee Assistance Programme is offered for support.
• Opportunities to travel to new locations for team 'sprints' are available.
• A Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long-haul company events is included.