About the Job:
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is extensively used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We serve a diverse array of customers, including the world's top public cloud and silicon providers.
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We are seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to join our innovative team. In this role, you will engage in next-generation operations at scale, utilizing pure Python infrastructure-as-code, from bare metal to containers and applications. Our objective is to enhance the enterprise infrastructure DevOps, running hundreds of private cloud, Kubernetes, and application clusters for customers across both physical and public cloud estates.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cloud operations engineers, bringing Python software-engineering skills and rigour to the operations domain.
- Architect and manage OpenStack, Kubernetes, and software-defined storage while enabling DevSecOps for applications running on that infrastructure.
- Ensure a high standard of operations in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment for global brand-name customers.
Requirements:
- Degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science.
- Experience with Linux and familiarity with Linux networking and storage.
- Proven expertise in Python software development.
- Operational experience and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
- Ability 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, reviewed annually, with performance-based bonuses.
- $2,000 personal learning and development budget yearly.
- Distributed work environment with biannual team sprints in person.
- Annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunities for international travel to meet colleagues.
Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in English is required.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
