Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets, with its widely-used platform Ubuntu. The company is involved in various sectors like public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Canonical is dedicated to developing a new generation of Ubuntu-based container images to simplify open-source application deployment worldwide.
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In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Developing tools and technologies for building and maintaining a new generation of container images.
- Ensuring the delivery of high-quality container images while maintaining a seamless Ubuntu user experience.
- Implementing and maintaining Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery automation for container images.
- Contributing to projects like Rocks (OCI images) and Chisel, participating in exploratory tasks, and providing critical feedback for decision-making processes.
- Mentoring junior team members.
Responsibilities:
- Build robust, scalable, leading-edge container images.
- Work on automated CI/CD processes for building, testing, and publishing container images.
- Write tools and tests for assessing security compliance and cloud-native compatibility.
- Engage with the open-source community as a subject-matter expert.
- Provide technical feedback for decision-making within the team.
- Grow knowledge bases and write documentation.
- Collaborate in a globally distributed team.
What We Are Looking For:
- Strong knowledge and passion for software development.
- Experience in collaborative development and CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
- Experience with container images and operations; familiarity with at least one container management/orchestration tool (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Significant experience with Python and Linux systems administration.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey technical concepts.
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a related field.
What We Offer:
- Performance-driven annual bonus and annual compensation review.
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in interesting locations.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Benefits including maternity and paternity leave, employee assistance programs, and travel opportunities.
Location:
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Remote)
Work Conditions:
Full-time; remote with global travel up to 15% for internal and external events.
Language Requirements:
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Canonical is proud to foster a diverse workplace free from discrimination, believing that a diversity of experiences and perspectives leads to a better work environment and superior products.
