About the Job:
Canonical is building a comprehensive automation suite to provide multi-cloud and on-premise data solutions for the enterprise. The data platform team develops a full range of data stores and technologies, including big data, NoSQL, cache-layer capabilities, and analytics, as well as structured SQL engines. The OpenSearch team focuses on creating the best enterprise automation solutions for search and analytics suites like OpenSearch and Elasticsearch.
In this role, you will contribute to the automation of OpenSearch operations, ensuring fault-tolerant replication, TLS, installation, and more. The role involves creating and automating features of data platforms, rather than analyzing data. Responsibilities include collaborating with an international team, writing high-quality, idiomatic Python code, debugging issues, and engaging with upstream communities.
What We Are Looking For:
- Proven hands-on experience in software development using Python
- Proven experience in distributed systems development
- Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a related field
- Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring:
- Experience with search and analytics engines (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, OpenSearch)
- Linux systems administration and operations experience
- Experience with public or private cloud solutions (e.g., OpenStack)
- Familiarity with operating Kubernetes clusters
What We Offer You:
- Competitive base pay depending on location, experience, knowledge, and skills
- Fully remote working environment
- Personal learning and development budget of $2,000 per annum
- Annual compensation review
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Parental leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunities for travel to new locations to meet colleagues at 'sprints'
- 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. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit globally and expect excellence from our workforce. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004, offering a unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technology and innovative practices in a flexible work environment.
Canonical is an equal-opportunity employer, fostering a workplace free from discrimination, where diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better working environment and improved products.
