Canonical is building a comprehensive automation suite to provide multi-cloud and on-premise data solutions for enterprises. The data platform team develops a wide range of data stores and technologies, including big data, NoSQL, cache-layer capabilities, and analytics; focusing on fault-tolerant mission-critical distributed systems. This role is centered on creating and automating features of data platforms, as opposed to analyzing the data within them.
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Location: Jiddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Work Conditions: Remote, Full-time
What Your Day Will Look Like:
- Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.
- Write high-quality, idiomatic Python code to create new features.
- Debug issues and interact with upstream communities publicly.
- Work with talented engineers and experts in various fields.
- Engage in discussions and collaborate on solution finding.
- Work from home with global travel for 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events.
Requirements:
- Proven hands-on experience in software development using Python.
- Proven hands-on experience in distributed systems.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field.
- Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.
Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring:
- Experience with data platform technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, OpenSearch, Kafka, Yugabyte, Trino, Superset, Atlas, Ranger, and Redis.
- Knowledge in Linux systems administration, package management, and operations.
- Familiarity with public or private cloud solutions like OpenStack.
- Experience operating Kubernetes clusters with the belief it can support serious persistent data services.
What We Offer You:
- Competitive base pay determined by geographical location, experience, knowledge, and skills.
- Fully remote working environment.
- Personal learning and development budget of $2,000 per annum.
- Annual compensation review and recognition rewards.
- Annual holiday leave and parental leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunities to travel for company events.
Language Requirements:
English fluency is typically expected in a global remote team environment.
Canonical is an equal-opportunity employer, proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination and valuing diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds.
