Distributed Systems Software Engineer - Python/Go

Job Description

We are seeking a software engineer with a passion for building and validating resilient distributed systems at Canonical. Quality engineering is a first class engineering practice, and we are looking for individuals who can bring deep engineering insights and a data-driven approach to test automation, reporting, and data analytics. The Distributed Systems testing team at Canonical is responsible for ensuring the high quality of Canonical's Cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

• Create automated testing approaches and infrastructure
• Enable engineering teams to develop software with confidence
• Enhance continuous integration pipelines
• Deploy, manage, and debug highly distributed systems
• Monitor and report on automated testing efforts
• Collaborate daily with a globally distributed team

Requirements

• Solid background in modern test processes and strategies
• Experience with Python or Go development
• Strong object oriented development skills
• Ability to develop and ship production grade modern web applications
• Working knowledge of continuous integration tools
• Knowledge of networking technologies and fundamentals
• Solid understanding of Linux system architecture
• A capacity for complex abstract thinking
• Capability for 2-4 weeks of international travel per year

Additional Skills

• Collecting and analyzing large multidimensional datasets
• Operating data platforms: key-value stores, relational or document databases, event buses
• Work with cloud technologies such as OpenStack, Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS
• Developing AI/ML pipelines

Benefits

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues from your team
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events

Equal Employment Opportunities

Canonical believes a diverse workforce enhances our ability to deliver world-class software and services which meet the world's computing needs. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals.