Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. As the Information Systems Architect, you will define best practices in infrastructure as code at a global scale, advancing the state of the art and shaping the infrastructure behind tens of millions of devices running Ubuntu.
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The Information Systems (IS) team is responsible for all IT operations at Canonical, including the infrastructure for building, packaging, and distributing Ubuntu globally. In this position, you will own the design of hardware and software implementation, impacting the user experience for millions. You'll lead System Reliability Engineers (SRE) and Data Center Engineers (DCE) to embrace best practices, providing guidance on technology choices for cloud infrastructure and services, and coaching the IS team on automation, reliability, operational scalability, network infrastructure, and security.
Responsibilities:
- Define and implement a holistic vision for a world-class internal cloud.
- Maintain and update the technical design roadmap and guidelines for the SREs within IS.
- Collaborate with cloud-ops software development teams to build a highly standardized and automated operation.
- Provide management input on technology, reliability, resilience, and business cases.
- Lead technical choices and implement solutions as self-service products.
- Collaborate with product and operations security to set best practices.
- Automate operations for reuse across large companies and design service architecture.
- Analyze incidents and events to establish structural improvements.
What We Are Looking For:
- Exceptional academic track record from high school and university.
- Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path.
- Confidence to share ideas and give feedback.
- Track record of exceeding expectations.
- Extensive knowledge of cloud computing concepts and operations.
- Practical knowledge of Linux networking and large-scale networking.
- Experience with production outages and incident response.
- Passion for open-source software, preferably Ubuntu or Debian.
Language Requirements:
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English (email, chat, video, and in-person).
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation with annual reviews and performance-driven bonuses.
- Distributed work environment with team events.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, and Employee Assistance Program.
- Opportunities for travel.
About Canonical:
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm leading the global move to open source with Ubuntu. We value diversity of experience and perspectives, fostering a workplace free from discrimination. Join us to challenge yourself and embrace a forward-thinking work environment.
