About the Job:
This role offers an opportunity for a hands-on technologist with a passion for Linux to build a career with Canonical and drive success with those leveraging Ubuntu and open-source products. The IS team at Canonical supports and maintains all IT production services and runs services used by over 60 million Ubuntu users.
As a Site Reliability / Gitops Engineer, you will drive operations automation across private and public clouds by utilizing open-source infrastructure as code software and software development practices such as CI/CD pipelines. You will also improve Canonical products and open-source technologies by providing critical feedback to developers, submitting bugs, and collaborating with various teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Apply experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to develop best practices and increase automation.
- Automate software operations for consistency across private and public clouds.
- Enhance the resilience and scalability of Canonical's cloud and container portfolio.
- Maintain operational responsibility for Canonical's core services, networks, and infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot, plan capacity, and investigate performance issues.
- Collaborate with development teams to design service architectures and operational procedures.
- Share best practices with team members and provide mentorship.
Requirements:
- Deep experience defining operations in code using version control, peer review, and CI/CD.
- Strong modern engineering background in peer-review, unit testing, SCM, CI/CD, and Agile.
- Proficient in Python software development for large projects.
- Practical knowledge of Linux networking, routing, and firewalls.
- Experience with enterprise Linux server administration.
- Extensive knowledge of cloud computing concepts and technologies.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or a related engineering field.
- Proficient communication skills in English (written and spoken).
- Motivated with troubleshooting skills from kernel to web; willing to learn from others.
- Flexible and quick to adapt in fast-changing environments.
- Passionate about open-source technology, especially Ubuntu or Debian.
Work Conditions:
- Fully remote working environment.
- Personal learning and development budget of $2,000 per annum.
- Annual compensation review and recognition rewards.
- Opportunity to travel for team events.
- Additional benefits include parental leave and employee assistance programs.
Language Requirements:
Able to communicate clearly and effectively in English across various platforms (email, chat, video calls, etc.).
