Canonical is building a comprehensive automation suite to provide multi-cloud and on-premise data solutions for enterprises. The data platform team is a collaborative unit focused on developing a full range of data stores and technologies, including big data, NoSQL, cache-layer capabilities, analytics, and structured SQL engines. The OpenSearch team is dedicated to creating top enterprise automation solutions for search and analytics suites like OpenSearch and Elasticsearch.
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Work Conditions: Full-time, fully remote with global travel for 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events.
What Your Day Will Look Like:
- Responsible for the automation of OpenSearch operations, ensuring fault-tolerant replication, TLS, installation, and more.
- Provide domain-specific expertise on the actual data system to other teams within Canonical.
- Focus on the creation and automation of features of data platforms rather than data analysis.
- Collaborate proactively with an internationally 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.
What We Are Looking For:
- Proven hands-on experience in software development using Python.
- Proven experience in distributed systems development.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or related field.
- Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.
Additional Skills That You Might Bring:
- Experience with search and analytics engines like Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, and OpenSearch.
- Familiarity with Linux systems administration, package management, and operations.
- Experience with public or private cloud solutions like OpenStack.
- Knowledge of operating Kubernetes clusters.
What We Offer You:
- A competitive base pay dependent on geographical location, experience, knowledge, and skills.
- Benefits that may include annual bonuses, a remote working environment, a personal learning and development budget of $2,000 per annum, additional annual compensation review, holiday leave, parental leave, and more.
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source, recognized for publishing Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects. The company has embraced a remote-first approach since 2004, fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity of experience and perspective. Canonical is an equal-opportunity employer.
