Software Engineer - Python and K8s

Stack

Responsibilities

• ▹Work in Python to design and deliver open source software operations code
• ▹Work across the entire Linux stack, from kernel, networking and 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
• ▹Ensure sound software architecture and follow best practices in software quality, testing and documentation

Requirements

• ▹A Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or a similar degree
• ▹Experience with Linux systems administration, package management and operations
• ▹Hands-on experience with at least one public cloud
• ▹Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
• ▹An experienced Python programmer who enjoys 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
• ▹Strong Python development skills and familiarity with Kubernetes

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
• ▹Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• ▹Annual compensation review
• ▹Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
• ▹Recognition rewards
• ▹Annual holiday leave
• ▹Maternity and paternity leave
• ▹Employee Assistance Program
• ▹Opportunity to travel to meet colleagues
• ▹Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

About the company

Canonical publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud. The company is founder-led, profitable and growing, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries, most of them working from home since 2004.