Software Engineer - Container Images (Linux/Python/Go)

Canonical's New Generation of Container Images

Canonical is building a new generation of Ubuntu-based container images to simplify open-source application deployment across the world. These container images will be free to use with long-term security commitments, and engineered for performance, security and usability. As with Ubuntu, we will work in the open and welcome community participation.

Job Responsibilities

• Build robust, scalable, leading-edge container images
• Work on automated Ci/CD processes for building, testing and publishing our container images
• Write tools and tests for assessing security compliance and cloud-native compatibility
• Work in Python and/or Go to deliver new functionalities to our container-building tools
• Participate in strong engineering process through code and architectural review
• Provide technical feedback for the team's decision-making process
• Engage with the open-source community as a subject-matter expert
• Grow our knowledge base and write documentation
• Work in a collaborative, agile and globally distributed environment
• Mentor and help hiring
• Work from home with global travel up to 15% for internal and external events

Requirements

• Knowledgeable and passionate about software development
• Experience in collaborative development
• Worked with CI/CD systems (e.g. Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Concourse CI, etc.)
• Track record of delivering timely, high-quality software
• Experience with container images and containerised operations
• Master at least one container management/orchestration tool (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
• Significant experience with Python and/or Go
• Experienced with Linux systems administration and package management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey technical concepts
• Strong believer in sharing knowledge and experience
• Skills ranging from Graduate to mid-senior Software Engineer
• Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or a similar degree

What Canonical Offers

• Learning and development, with an annual budget for professional development
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual leave
• Priority Pass for travel
• Work remotely with a talented, distributed global team

Canonical is proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background lead to a better environment for our employees and a better platform for our users and customers. This is something we value deeply and we encourage everyone to come be a part of the world of Ubuntu.

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