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Distributed Systems Software Engineer - Python/Go

Distributed Systems Software Engineer - Python/Go
Canonical
remote
10 months ago

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.

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