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 group that develops managed solutions for a full range of data stores and data technologies, including big data, NoSQL, cache-layer capabilities, and analytics, as well as structured SQL engines similar to Amazon RDS. We face the challenge of creating fault-tolerant, mission-critical distributed systems and aim to deliver the world's best automation solution for managed data platforms.
We are seeking candidates from junior to senior levels with interests, experience, and a willingness to learn about Big Data technologies, such as distributed event stores (Kafka) and parallel computing frameworks (Spark). Engineers who thrive at Canonical are mindful of open-source community dynamics and aware of the needs of large, innovative organizations.
What Your Day Will Look Like:
- Automate data platform operations, focusing on managing and integrating Big Data platforms at scale.
- Ensure fault-tolerant replication, TLS, installation, backups, and more.
- Provide domain-specific expertise on data systems to other teams within Canonical.
- 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 skilled engineers, discussing ideas and collaborating on solutions.
- Work from home with global travel for 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events.
What We Are Looking for in You:
- Proven hands-on experience in software development using Python.
- Proven experience in distributed systems like Kafka and Spark.
- A Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar degree.
- Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.
Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring:
- Experience in managing data platform technologies (SQL or NoSQL).
- Linux systems administration and infrastructure operations experience.
- Public or private cloud solutions experience (e.g., OpenStack).
- Operating Kubernetes clusters.
What We Offer You:
- Competitive base pay based on geographical location, experience, knowledge, and skills.
- Additional benefits may apply depending on work location, inquire with your Talent Partner.
- Fully remote working environment.
- Personal learning and development budget of $2,000 per annum.
- Annual compensation review and recognition rewards.
- Annual holiday leave and parental leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues twice a year.
- Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long-haul company events.
About Canonical:
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source, publishing Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects. We are a remote-first company since 2004, setting high standards for excellence. Canonical provides a unique perspective into the world of 21st-century digital business and fosters a workplace free from discrimination, embracing diversity in all forms.
