Job Description
This is an Engineering Manager role, focused on a new generation of ops technology, to run a team that works in Python on Kubernetes. The mission involves reinventing the way people run software on public clouds and in their own data centers. This involves building a new community around Python opscode for open source applications running on Kubernetes and moving all of Canonical and Ubuntu IS onto a new, open source codebase. It is an opportunity for a technical leader to build a world-class devops culture in corporate information systems, improve the experience of running complex business operations, and help customers embrace new techniques and products, transforming the IS team into an extension of the product engineering capability at Canonical.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team focused on productizing business workloads
- Build and manage a regional team of engineers
- Develop your team through coaching, mentoring, and feedback
- Demonstrate sound engineering by directly contributing toward your team's goals
- Set reasonable schedules based on considered estimates, with feedback loops for improvement
- Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams and external stakeholders
- Advance modern, agile software development practices
- Maintain a culture of quality and engineering excellence
- Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with the company values
- Be an active part of the leadership team and collaborate with other leaders in the organization
- Work from home with global travel up to 20% for internal and external events
Requirements
- Experience in Docker and Kubernetes operations
- Software engineering background, with proven Python experience
- Experience developing Python frameworks and understanding the importance of stable consumable APIs
- Interest in building products that improve how people operate software and infrastructure
- Experience working in an agile development environment
About Canonical
Canonical is a growing international software company that works with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu, the world's best free software platform. Their services help businesses worldwide reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance security with Ubuntu. They are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination and to give fair consideration to all applications, embracing diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds.