Information Systems - Open Source Technical Architect

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, particularly known for its platform, Ubuntu. The company works extensively in areas such as public cloud, data science, AI, and IoT, catering to many industry leaders globally. Canonical promotes distributed collaboration, with a workforce of 1200 colleagues across more than 80 countries.

We are looking for an Information Systems Architect to define best practices in infrastructure as code at a global scale. This role will significantly influence the infrastructure utilized by millions of devices running Ubuntu. As a member of the Information Systems team, you will oversee IT operations that include designing hardware and software implementations within a modern operational framework.

Work Conditions: Full-time, Remote position with twice-annual travel to company events totaling around 4 weeks per year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and implement a holistic vision for world-class internal cloud infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain technical design roadmaps for best practices that improve reliability and scalability.
• Collaborate with software development teams to establish standard operations.
• Provide insights and guidance on technology, reliability, and resilience.
• Lead technical decisions for self-service product solutions.
• Automate operations for large enterprises while considering complex distributed systems.
• Analyze incidents to implement structural improvements.

Requirements:

• Exceptional academic record with a technical undergraduate degree or a compelling alternative narrative.
• Strong confidence and communication skills, especially in English.
• Extensive knowledge of cloud computing concepts and Linux networking.
• Experience in dealing with production outages and incident responses.
• Passion for open-source solutions, particularly Ubuntu or Debian.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Background in modern software engineering practices.
• Experience with enterprise Linux servers at scale.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation with annual reviews.
• Performance-driven annual bonus or commission.
• Benefits that reflect our values, including a personal learning and development budget.
• Opportunities for travel and collaboration with global colleagues.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace that values equal opportunity.

Canonical is dedicated to embracing diversity and creating an equitable environment for all employees, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.