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 customers and the 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

• ▹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
• ▹Experienced Python programmer who enjoys challenging projects
• ▹Understanding of the importance of reliable software
• ▹Organised, delivering timely, high quality software

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 and is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. It has 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries, mostly working remotely, and is founder-led, profitable and growing.