Help global companies embrace the latest private cloud infrastructure, Linux and cloud-native operations, and open-source applications. Our team applies expert insights to real-world customer problems, enabling enterprise adoption of Linux Ubuntu, OpenStack, Kubernetes, and a wide range of associated technologies.
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This role has diverse responsibilities. The team members are Linux and cloud solutions architects for our customers, designing private and public cloud solutions that fit their workload needs. They are also cloud consultants who work hands-on with technologies by deploying, testing, and handing over the solution to our support or managed services team at the end of a project. Additionally, they are software engineers who use Python to develop Kubernetes operators and Linux open-source infrastructure-as-code.
People who thrive in this role are developers who enjoy solving customer problems through architecture, presentations, and training.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work across the entire Linux stack, from kernel, networking, storage, to applications.
- Design and deliver open-source code using Python.
- Architect cloud infrastructure solutions like OpenStack, Kubernetes, Ceph, Hadoop, and Spark either on-premises or in public cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Coach and develop colleagues with your insights.
- Foster a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with company values.
- Work from the comfort of your home with required global travel.
What We Are Looking For:
- University degree in Computer Science or related software engineering expertise.
- Sound knowledge of cloud computing concepts and technologies, such as Kubernetes, OpenStack, AWS, GCP, Azure, Ceph, etc.
- Practical knowledge of Linux and networking.
- Intermediate to advanced level of Python programming skills.
- A dynamic personality with a passion for new projects and collaboration.
- Demonstrated drive for continual learning.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in English (second language optional).
- Strong organizational skills and reliable follow-up on commitments.
What You'll Learn:
- OpenStack and Kubernetes infrastructure.
- Linux Ubuntu and networking knowledge.
- A wide range of open-source applications and skills.
- Real-life and hands-on exposure to a variety of emerging technologies and tools.
What We Offer:
- Compensation shaped by geographical location, experience, and performance with annual reviews.
- Performance-driven quarterly bonus.
- Additional benefits that reflect company values and ideals.
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunities to travel to new locations to meet colleagues from your team and others.
- 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 shift to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, one of the most significant open-source projects, we are changing the world daily. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004 and supports a diverse workplace free from discrimination, fostering an environment where varied experiences and perspectives lead to better products.
