the company is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, primarily known for its platform, Ubuntu. The company is pioneering a new generation of Ubuntu-based container images to simplify open-source application deployment. You will be responsible for building and maintaining a portfolio of container images and working closely with teams to ensure high quality and seamless user experience.
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Your role will involve implementing and maintaining Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) automation for these container images, requiring deep insights into container-based DevOps practices. You will contribute to fast-moving products like Rocks (OCI images) and gain experience with various container technologies and open-source projects. As a senior engineer, you will also mentor junior team members.
Responsibilities:
- Build robust, scalable container images.
- Work on automated CI/CD processes for building, testing, and publishing container images.
- Write tools and tests for security compliance and cloud-native compatibility.
- Participate in engineering processes through code and architectural reviews.
- Contribute to the improvement of Python- and Go-based container-building tools.
- Provide technical feedback to guide team decisions.
- Engage with the open-source community as a subject-matter expert.
- Write documentation and grow the knowledge base.
- Work collaboratively in a globally distributed environment.
Requirements:
- Knowledgeable and passionate about software development.
- Experience in collaborative development and CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
- Familiarity with GitOps principles and workflows.
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality software on time.
- Experience in building container images.
- Proficient with at least one container management/orchestration tool (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with Python and Linux systems administration.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a related field.
Language Requirements:
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation based on experience and performance.
- Performance-driven annual bonus or commission.
- Distributed work environment with biannual team sprints in person.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual compensation review and recognition rewards.
- Additional benefits reflecting our values, including maternity and paternity leave and wellness programs.
the company is a pioneering tech company at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, we are changing the software landscape and expect excellence from our team members. We are committed to diversity and provide all applicants fair consideration regardless of identity.
