Role Overview
This is an Engineering Manager role, focused on a new generation of ops technology, to run a team that works in Python on Kubernetes.
Mission
Our mission is to reinvent the way people run software - on public clouds and in their own data centres. To achieve that we are building a new community around Python opscode for open source applications, running on Kubernetes. We want to move all of Canonical and Ubuntu IS onto this new, open source codebase.
Opportunity
- This is a cutting-edge opportunity for a technical leader passionate about building a world-class devops culture in corporate information systems.
- We are confident that we can dramatically improve the experience of running complex business operations and help customers embrace new techniques and products.
- We aim to transform our IS team into an extension of the product engineering capability at Canonical.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team focused on productising business workloads.
- Build and manage a regional team of engineers.
- Develop your team through coaching, mentoring, and feedback.
- Demonstrate sound engineering by contributing toward team goals.
- Set reasonable schedules, manage expectations, and advance modern software development practices.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in Docker and Kubernetes operations.
- Software engineering background with proven Python experience.
- Experience developing Python frameworks and stable, consumable APIs.
- Passion for embracing new technologies and improving software operation.
- Interest in building products to enhance software and infrastructure operation.
- Experience and passion for software development and agile environments.
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. Our services help businesses worldwide reduce costs, improve efficiency and enhance security with Ubuntu.
Equality Statement
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.