Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure
Canonical is building an automation suite to provide multi‑cloud and on‑premise data solutions. The data platform team develops a full range of data stores and technologies, spanning from big data and NoSQL to cache layers and analytics, all the way to structured SQL engines.
We are facing the problem of fault‑tolerant mission‑critical distributed systems and aim to deliver the world’s best automation solution for data platforms.
This role can be filled in European, Middle East, and African time zones.
What your day will look like
The data platform team is responsible for the automation of data platform operations. This includes ensuring fault‑tolerant replication, TLS, installation, and more; it also provides domain‑specific expertise on the actual data system to other teams within Canonical. This role focuses on the creation and automation of features of data platforms, not analyzing the data in them.
* Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
* Write high‑quality, idiomatic Python code to create new features
* Debug issues and interact with upstream communities publicly
* Work with helpful and talented engineers including experts in many fields
* Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions
* Work from home with global travel for 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events
What we are looking for in you
* Proven hands‑on experience in software development using Python
* Proven hands‑on experience in distributed systems
* Have a Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar degree
* Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring
* Experience operating and managing data platform technologies like PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, OpenSearch, Kafka, Yugabyte, Trino, Superset, Atlas, Ranger, and Redis
* Experience with Linux systems administration, package management, and operations
* Experience with the public cloud or a private cloud solution like OpenStack
* Experience with operating Kubernetes clusters and a belief that it can be used for serious persistent data services
What we offer you
* Fully remote working environment – we've been working remotely since 2004!
* Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum
* Annual compensation review
* Recognition rewards
* Annual holiday leave
* Parental leave
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at sprints
* Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events
About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. One of our core projects is Ubuntu, the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence in all aspects of our work.
Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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