Software Engineer - Python and K8s

About the Job:
Canonical's mission is to reinvent how companies manage their open-source information systems on public clouds and in their own data centers. The team is building a new community around Python opscode for open-source applications running on Kubernetes, aiming to move Canonical and Ubuntu IS onto this new codebase. This role is designed for software engineers who have a passion for Python, distributed systems, and the entire Linux stack, from kernel to networking to virtualization and containers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and delivering open-source software operations code in Python
• Working across the entire Linux stack, from kernel, networking, and storage to applications
• Ensuring sound software architecture and adhering to best practices in software quality, testing, and documentation
• Participating in the coaching and development of colleagues
• Contributing to a collaborative engineering culture

Work Conditions:

• Full-time
• Remote work with global travel once or twice a year for up to 2 weeks for events

Requirements:

• Strong Python development skills
• Familiarity with Kubernetes
• Experience with Linux systems administration and package management
• Hands-on experience with at least one public cloud
• Understanding of Docker
• Passion for reliable software design

Location:
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Remote)

Language Requirements: None specified.

About Canonical:
Canonical is an international software company that works with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu, the world's best free software platform. The company is committed to a workplace free from discrimination, and values diversity of experience and perspectives to create a better work environment and better products.