Canonical is hiring a
Software Engineer

Summary

The job is for an OpenSearch Engineer at Canonical, a remote company that develops data solutions. The role involves automating OpenSearch operations and creating new features with Python. The team collaborates internationally and works from home with occasional travel.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure fault-tolerant replication, TLS, installation, and more for OpenSearch operations
• Create and automate features of data platforms
• Collaborate proactively with an internationally distributed team
• Write high-quality, idiomatic Python code to create new features
• Debug issues and interact with upstream communities publicly

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating and managing search and analytics engines like Elasticsearch, Logstash, KIbana, and OpenSearch
• 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 skills
• Annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation for certain roles
• 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