Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, known for our platform, Ubuntu, which is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. With over 1200 colleagues distributed across 75+ countries, we emphasize global distributed collaboration.
We are currently seeking an Engineering Manager - Python and K8s to lead a team dedicated to building a world-class DevOps culture within our corporate information systems. In this role, you will transform our internal IT team to work closely with product engineering to improve software operations and create stable, automated systems on Kubernetes.
As an Engineering Manager, you will oversee a team focused on productizing business workloads which support the availability of Ubuntu and our services globally. Your responsibilities will include setting a sound software architecture using best practices in software quality, testing, and documentation. You will leverage your technical leadership and software engineering background to influence culture positively, facilitate technical delivery, and execute strategic initiatives.
Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Remote)
Work Conditions: Full-time, Remote with global travel up to 20% for internal and external events
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a team focused on productizing business workloads.
- Build and manage a regional engineering team.
- Develop your team through coaching, mentoring, and feedback.
- Directly contribute to your team's goals through sound engineering practices.
- Collaborate with other teams and stakeholders to set and meet reasonable expectations.
- Promote an agile software development environment and a culture of quality and engineering excellence.
Who You Are:
- Experienced in Docker and Kubernetes operations.
- Hold a software engineering background with proven Python experience.
- Skilled in developing Python frameworks, with a strong understanding of stable, consumable APIs.
- Passionate about adopting new technologies and improving software and infrastructure operations.
- Committed to developing talent within your team and have a track record of doing so.
- Familiar with Agile development environments.
Language Requirements:
Proficiency in English is expected.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation, reviewed annually.
- Performance-driven annual bonus or commission.
- Additional benefits that reflect our values and ideals.
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Recognition rewards and annual holiday leave.
- Maternity and paternity leave.
- Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform.
- Opportunities to travel globally to meet colleagues, including travel upgrades for long-haul events.
About Canonical:
As the company behind Ubuntu, Canonical is at the forefront of the global shift to open source technology. We seek individuals committed to excellence and eager to contribute to transformative software projects. We pride ourselves on creating a diverse workplace free from discrimination, fostering an environment where all applications are given fair consideration.
