Canonical is building a comprehensive automation suite to provide multi-cloud and on-premise data solutions for the enterprise. The data platform team develops a full range of data stores and technologies, spanning big data, NoSQL, cache-layer capabilities, analytics, and structured SQL engines. The OpenSearch team is focused on creating the best enterprise automation solution for search and analytics suites like OpenSearch and Elasticsearch.
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Responsibilities include:
- Automation of OpenSearch operations, including fault-tolerant replication, TLS, and installation.
- Providing domain-specific expertise on the data system to other teams.
- Collaborating proactively with an internationally distributed team.
- Writing high-quality, idiomatic Python code to create new features.
- Debugging issues and interacting with upstream communities publicly.
What We Are Looking For:
- Proven hands-on experience in software development using Python.
- Proven hands-on experience in distributed systems development.
- Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar degree.
- Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.
Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring:
- Experience operating and managing search and analytics engines like Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, and OpenSearch.
- Experience with Linux systems administration, package management, and operations.
- Experience with public or private cloud solutions like OpenStack.
- Experience with operating Kubernetes clusters with a belief in its use for serious persistent data services.
Benefits:
- Competitive base pay, dependent on various factors including geographical location and level of experience.
- Fully remote working environment, with personal learning and development budget of $2,000 per annum.
- Annual compensation review, recognition rewards, annual holiday leave, parental leave, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at 'sprints', along with a Priority Pass for travel and upgrades for long-haul company events.
Location: Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Remote)
Work Conditions: Fully remote working environment, with global travel for 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events.
About Canonical:
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, we are changing the world daily and recruiting on a global basis. We recruit top talent and maintain high standards, ensuring a workplace free from discrimination and fostering diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds.
