Software Engineer – Python – Container Images
Canonical is building a new generation of Ubuntu-based container images to simplify open-source application deployment worldwide, free to use with long-term security commitments and engineered for performance, security and usability. In this role you will build and maintain a growing portfolio of container images while collaborating with multiple teams to ensure the highest quality and a seamless Ubuntu user experience. You will be heavily involved in the CI/CD automation around these images and contribute to fast-moving products such as Rocks (OCI images). Your seniority will be based on your software development background and ability to lead junior team members. The role is based in EMEA.
Responsibilities
- ▹Build robust, scalable, leading-edge container images
- ▹Work on automated CI/CD processes for building, testing and publishing container images
- ▹Write tools and tests for assessing security compliance and cloud-native compatibility
- ▹Participate in code and architectural review
- ▹Contribute to the Python- and Go-based container-building tools
- ▹Engage with the open-source community as a subject-matter expert and write documentation
- ▹Mentor colleagues and help with hiring
- ▹Work from home with global travel up to 15% for internal and external events
Requirements
- ▹Passion for and knowledge of software development
- ▹Experience in collaborative development as a team player
- ▹Experience with CI/CD systems such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions or Concourse CI
- ▹Familiarity with GitOps principles and workflows
- ▹Track record of delivering timely, high-quality software
- ▹Experience building container images
- ▹Mastery of at least one container management/orchestration tool such as Docker or Kubernetes
- ▹Experience with Python
- ▹Experience with Linux systems administration and package management
- ▹Strong written and verbal communication skills
- ▹Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or a similar degree
Soft skills
What we offer
- ▹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
- ▹Team Member Assistance Program and Wellness Platform
- ▹Opportunity to travel to meet colleagues
- ▹Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
- ▹Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
About the company
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, and the publisher of Ubuntu, used in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering and IoT. It is a founder-led, profitable and growing pioneer of global distributed collaboration with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer.