Remote Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure - Kafka

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 managed solutions for 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 managed data platforms.
• The role involves automation of data platform operations, managing and integrating Big Data platforms at scale, ensuring fault-tolerant replication, TLS, installation, backups, and providing domain-specific expertise.
• Responsibilities include collaborating with a distributed team, writing high-quality Python code, debugging issues, interacting with upstream communities, and discussing ideas for solutions.
• This is a globally remote role 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, such as Kafka and Spark, 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 skills that may be beneficial include experience with SQL and NoSQL technologies, Linux systems administration, public or private cloud solutions, and operating Kubernetes clusters.

Benefits:

• The position offers a fully remote working environment, having been remote since 2004.
• A personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD per annum is provided.
• There is an annual compensation review and recognition rewards.
• Employees receive annual holiday leave and parental leave.
• An Employee Assistance Programme is available.
• Opportunities to travel to new locations to meet colleagues twice a year are offered.
• A Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long-haul company events is included.