Key skills
PythonKubernetesLinux systems administrationPublic cloud experienceDockerSoftware architectureAgile developmentCollaborationCommunicationProblem-solvingAgile
About this role
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, seeking a Software Engineer with strong Python skills and familiarity with Kubernetes. The role involves designing and delivering open source software operations code while ensuring application and infrastructure reliability across the Linux stack.
Responsibilities:
- Work in Python to design and deliver open source software operations code
- Work across the entire Linux stack, from kernel, networking, storage, to applications
- Learn to think rigorously about application and infrastructure reliability
- Shape high quality open source monitoring and alerting infrastructure
- Simplify open source operations for our customers and open source community
- Demonstrate sound engineering design and testing principles in your code
- Follow agile software development practices
- Coach and develop your colleagues where you have insights
- Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with company values
- Work from home with global travel once or twice a year for up to 2 weeks for events
Requirements:
- You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
- You are experienced with Linux systems administration, package management, and operations
- You have hands-on experience with at least one public cloud
- You are familiar with Docker and Kubernetes
- You are an experienced Python programmer and enjoy challenging projects
- You understand the importance of reliable software and strive to design and code to that expectation
- You are organized and want your team to deliver timely, high quality software