The company is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems for the global enterprise and technology markets. Notably known for our platform, Ubuntu, we support breakthrough enterprise initiatives in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our clientele includes premier public cloud and silicon providers along with industry leaders across various sectors. The company emphasizes global distributed collaboration, with over 1200 employees in more than 75 countries, predominantly in remote roles. Team gatherings occur two to four times a year in diverse locations around the world to align on strategy and execution.
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We are looking for a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to help advance next-gen operations at scale, utilizing pure Python infrastructure-as-code, from bare metal to containers and applications, with a goal of refining enterprise infrastructure DevOps. This position involves managing hundreds of private cloud, Kubernetes, and application clusters for various customers across both physical and public cloud environments, while striving for excellence in automation through a universal operator pattern and model-driven operations.
Responsibilities:
- Leverage Python software engineering skills within the operations domain.
- Practice DevSecOps from bare metal to application architecture.
- Architect and manage OpenStack, Kubernetes, and software-defined storage.
- Enable DevSecOps for applications operating on our infrastructure.
Requirements:
- Degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science.
- Experience with Linux including networking and storage.
- Proficiency in Python software development.
- Operational experience and strong interpersonal skills.
- Curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
- Willingness to travel internationally twice a year for company events lasting up to two weeks.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Experience with OpenStack or Kubernetes deployment or operations.
- Familiarity with public or private cloud management.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation reflecting geographical location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews.
- Performance-driven annual bonus or commission.
- Additional benefits aligned with company values, including:
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunities for travel to meet colleagues and attend events.
About the company:
The company is at the forefront of the global shift towards open source, being the publisher of Ubuntu, a leading open-source project pivotal for AI, IoT, and cloud technologies. We celebrate diversity and strive for a workplace free from discrimination, offering fair consideration to all applicants. Joining the company means engaging in a forward-thinking environment that challenges conventional approaches, promotes smart work, and supports personal growth.
