About the Job:
Canonical's mission is to reinvent how companies manage their open-source information systems on public clouds and in their own data centers. The team is building a new community around Python opscode for open-source applications running on Kubernetes, aiming to move Canonical and Ubuntu IS onto this new codebase. This role is designed for software engineers who have a passion for Python, distributed systems, and the entire Linux stack, from kernel to networking to virtualization and containers.
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Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and delivering open-source software operations code in Python
- Working across the entire Linux stack, from kernel, networking, and storage to applications
- Ensuring sound software architecture and adhering to best practices in software quality, testing, and documentation
- Participating in the coaching and development of colleagues
- Contributing to a collaborative engineering culture
Work Conditions:
- Full-time
- Remote work with global travel once or twice a year for up to 2 weeks for events
Requirements:
- Strong Python development skills
- Familiarity with Kubernetes
- Experience with Linux systems administration and package management
- Hands-on experience with at least one public cloud
- Understanding of Docker
- Passion for reliable software design
Location:
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Remote)
Language Requirements: None specified.
About Canonical:
Canonical is an international software company that works with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu, the world's best free software platform. The company is committed to a workplace free from discrimination, and values diversity of experience and perspectives to create a better work environment and better products.
