Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a strong presence in sectors such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We are hiring a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to help perfect enterprise infrastructure and operations at scale using Python for infrastructure as code, managing a wide array of Kubernetes, private cloud, and application clusters for global brand-name customers.
Our ideal candidate is a software engineer skilled in Python, interested in the entire open-source infrastructure stack, and capable of thriving in a high-pressure operations environment. The role emphasizes automation in operations as a software engineering challenge rather than temporary fixes.
Role Responsibilities:
- Utilize Python software-engineering skills in cloud operation tasks.
- Practice devsecops from bare metal infrastructure to applications.
- Architect and manage OpenStack, Kubernetes, and software-defined storage.
- Enable devsecops for applications running on the infrastructure.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science.
- Experience with Linux and knowledge of Linux networking and storage.
- Python software development expertise.
- Operational experience in a similar environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, a curious demeanor, flexibility, and accountability.
- Ability to travel internationally twice a year for up to two weeks for company events.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Experience with OpenStack or Kubernetes deployment or operations.
- Familiarity with public or private cloud management.
Work Conditions:
- Fully remote work environment.
- Biannual team meetings in various global locations.
- Ability to work in a high-pressure operations setting.
Compensation and Benefits:
Canonical offers competitive compensation shaped by geographical location, experience, and performance, revisiting compensation annually. Benefits include:
- A performance-driven annual bonus.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual holiday leave.
- Maternity and paternity leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Travel opportunities for company events, complete with travel upgrades.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is necessary.
At Canonical, we celebrate a diverse workplace and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
