Overview
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT.
Canonical Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. The role is Software Engineer - Python and K8s.
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
What we are looking for in you
* You love technology and working with brilliant people
* 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
What we offer colleagues
* Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
* Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
* Annual compensation review
* Recognition rewards
* Annual holiday leave
* Maternity and paternity leave
* Employee Assistance Program
* Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
* Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
Equal opportunity
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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