About the Job:
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems globally. Our platform, Ubuntu, is utilized in significant enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We aim to enhance the experience of managing complex business operations, transforming our internal IT team into an extension of our product engineering capability.
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We are looking for an Engineering Manager - Python and K8s, who is passionate about building a world-class DevOps culture within corporate information systems. You will lead a team focused on productizing business workloads, ensuring sound software architecture, software quality, testing, and documentation.
This role demands technical leadership experience and a solid background in software engineering. You will lead and develop strong engineers, influence culture, facilitate technical delivery, and collaborate on strategy and execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a team focused on productizing business workloads
- Build and manage a regional team of engineers
- Develop your team through coaching, mentoring, and feedback
- Contribute to team goals with sound engineering practices
- Set schedules and manage expectations with engineering teams and stakeholders
- Advance modern, agile software development practices
- Maintain a culture of quality and engineering excellence
- Collaborate with leadership across the organization
Who You Are:
- Experienced in Docker and Kubernetes operations
- Background in software engineering with proven Python experience
- Knowledgeable in developing Python frameworks and stable APIs
- Passionate about software development and technology
- Committed to developing and growing team members
- Familiar with agile development environments
Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in English is required; additional languages may be beneficial.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation revisited annually
- Performance-driven bonuses or commissions
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Annual holiday leave and maternity/paternity leave
- Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
- Opportunities for international travel to meet colleagues
Work Conditions:
- Full-time
- Work from home with global travel up to 20% for internal and external events
Canonical is dedicated to creating a diverse work environment, free from discrimination, and will give all applications fair consideration.
