Canonical is building a comprehensive automation suite to provide multi-cloud and on-premise data solutions for the enterprise. The Data Platform team is a collaborative team that develops a full range of data stores and data technologies, encompassing 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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This role entails the automation of OpenSearch operations, ensuring fault-tolerant replication, TLS, installation, and domain-specific expertise on the data system to other teams. The Software Engineer will collaborate with an internationally distributed team, write high-quality, idiomatic Python code, debug issues, and interact with upstream communities.
Work Conditions:
- Fully remote working environment
- Travel for 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate proactively with a globally dispersed team
- Develop and automate features of data platforms primarily using Python
- Handle tasks that do not involve data analysis but focus on system automation
What We Are Looking For:
- Proven hands-on experience in software development using Python
- Experience in distributed systems development
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 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 search and analytics engines like Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, and OpenSearch
- Familiarity with Linux systems administration and operations
- Knowledge of public or private cloud solutions like OpenStack
- Experience with operating Kubernetes clusters
What We Offer You:
- Competitive base pay, with equity across the global workforce
- Personal learning and development budget of $2,000 per annum
- Annual compensation review and recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
- Opportunity to travel for 'sprints' and company events
- Priority Pass for travel and upgrades
About Canonical:
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm leading the global move to open source, known for publishing Ubuntu. The company upholds excellence in hiring and fosters a remote-first culture since 2004, promoting innovative thinking and continuous learning. Canonical is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, providing fair consideration for all applicants.
