Canonical is hiring a
Software Engineer

Summary

The job is for a Data Platform Engineer at Canonical, a remote company that develops data platform operations and technologies. The role involves creating and automating features of data platforms, collaborating with a distributed team, writing Python code, debugging issues, and interacting with upstream communities publicly.

Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience in software development using Python
• Proven hands-on experience in distributed systems
• Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar degree

Responsibilities

• Ensure fault-tolerant replication, TLS, installation, and much more of data platform operations
• Provide domain-specific expertise on the actual data system to other teams within Canonical
• Create and automate features of data platforms
• Debug issues and interact with upstream communities publicly

Preferred Qualifications

• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
• Experience operating and managing data platform technologies like PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, OpenSearch, Kafka, Yugabyte, Trino, Superset, Atlas, Ranger, and Redis
• Experience with Linux systems administration, package management, and operations
• Experience with the public cloud or a private cloud solution like OpenStack
• Experience with operating Kubernetes clusters and a belief that it can be used for serious persistent data services

Benefits

• Base pay depends on various factors including geographical location, level of experience, and knowledge and skills
• Additional benefits may apply depending on the work location. Ask your Talent Partner for more information
• Fully remote working environment
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at ‘sprints’
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events