Python Software Engineer - Ubuntu Server Certification

Job Opportunity at Canonical

Canonical is seeking a software engineer to join the Server Certification team. The team is responsible for developing Python based testing tools to ensure the best Ubuntu Server experience on enterprise hardware.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to open source testing tools such as Checkbox and Testflinger
• Troubleshoot hardware compatibility, functionality, and performance issues
• Provide technical support to hardware partners
• Educate partners about tools, processes, and product roadmaps
• Support internal teams on customer deployments of Datacenter and Cloud products
• Work from home with occasional global travel

Requirements

• Proficiency in Python and shell scripting
• Knowledge of server-class hardware
• Familiarity with Ubuntu, virtualization, and cloud computing concepts
• Confidence in customer-facing roles

Desired Skills And Experience

• Experience with test automation tools
• Understanding of CI/CD concepts
• Comfort with virtualization or container technologies (e.g. QEMU, KVM, LXC/LXD, Docker)

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