About the Job:
Help global companies embrace the latest private cloud infrastructure, Linux and cloud native operations, and open source applications. Our team applies expert insights to real-world customer problems, enabling the enterprise adoption of Linux Ubuntu, OpenStack, Kubernetes, and a wide range of associated technology.
This role has very diverse responsibilities, including serving as Linux and cloud solutions architects for our customers, designing private and public cloud solutions to fit their workload needs. Team members work hands-on with the technologies by deploying, testing, and handing over the solution to our support or managed services team at the end of a project. They are also software engineers who use Python to develop Kubernetes operators and Linux open-source infrastructure-as-code.
Ideal candidates are developers who enjoy solving customer problems through architecture, presentations, and training.
What Your Day Will Look Like:
- Work across the entire Linux stack, from kernel, networking, storage, to applications
- Use Python to design and deliver open source code
- Architect cloud infrastructure solutions like OpenStack, Kubernetes, Ceph, Hadoop, and Spark either on-premises or in public cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Coach and develop colleagues with insights
- Foster a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with company values
- Work from home
What We Are Looking For in You:
- University degree in Computer Science or related software engineering expertise
- Sound knowledge of cloud computing concepts & technologies (Kubernetes, OpenStack, AWS, GCP, Azure, Ceph, etc.)
- Practical knowledge of Linux and networking
- Intermediate to advanced level of Python programming skills
- A dynamic individual who enjoys engaging in new projects and interactions
- Demonstrated drive for continual learning
- Excellent communication and presentation skills (English)
- Great organizational skills and reliable follow-up on commitments
- (Optional) Proficiency in a second language
What You'll Learn:
- OpenStack and Kubernetes infrastructure
- Linux Ubuntu and networking knowledge
- A wide range of open source applications and skills
- Real-life and hands-on exposure to various emerging technologies and tools
What We Offer You:
- Competitive compensation based on geographical location, experience, and performance, with annual compensation reviews
- Performance-driven quarterly bonus
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Additional benefits reflecting company values
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
- Annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunities to travel and meet colleagues worldwide
- Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
Location:
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Remote)
Work Conditions:
Full-time, Remote; global travel up to 25% of the time
About Canonical:
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, a key open-source project, we are transforming the world daily. We prioritize excellence and value diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds, creating a better work environment and improved products. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004, offering a unique opportunity to work in the 21st-century digital business landscape.
