Canonical is building a comprehensive automation suite to provide multi-cloud and on-premise data solutions for the enterprise. The data platform team is a collaborative team that develops a full range of data stores and technologies, including big data, NoSQL, cache-layer capabilities, and analytics, as well as structured SQL engines. We are addressing the challenges of fault-tolerant mission-critical distributed systems to deliver the world's best automation solution for data platforms.
This role focuses on the creation and automation of features of data platforms, ensuring fault-tolerant replication, TLS, installation, and more. Team members will collaborate with a distributed team, write high-quality, idiomatic Python code, debug issues, and interact publicly with upstream communities.
Location: Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Work Conditions: Remote, Full-time
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.
- Write high-quality, idiomatic Python code to create new features.
- Debug issues and interact with upstream communities publicly.
- Work with talented engineers across various fields.
- Travel globally for internal and external events (2 to 4 weeks per year).
Requirements:
- Proven hands-on experience in software development using Python.
- Proven experience in distributed systems.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field.
- Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.
Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring:
- Experience with data platform technologies (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, OpenSearch, Kafka, Yugabyte, Trino, Superset, Atlas, Ranger, Redis).
- Linux systems administration experience.
- Experience with public or private cloud solutions (e.g., OpenStack).
- Experience with operating Kubernetes clusters.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Base pay based on geographical location, experience, knowledge, and skills.
- Additional benefits may include annual bonuses and sales incentives.
- Fully remote working environment.
- Personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD per annum.
- Annual compensation reviews, recognition rewards, and annual holiday leave.
- Parental leave and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunity for travel to meet colleagues at 'sprints'.
- Priority Pass for travel and upgrades for long-haul company events.
Canonical is an equal-opportunity employer and fosters a diverse workplace free from discrimination. All identities will be given fair consideration in recruitment.
