Data Platform Engineer
Description For Data Platform Engineer
Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, is seeking engineers for their data platform team. This role focuses on building a comprehensive automation suite for multi-cloud and on-premise data solutions. The team develops managed solutions for various data stores and technologies, from big data to SQL engines.
Key responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with a distributed team
- Writing high-quality Python code
- Debugging issues and interacting with upstream communities
- Working on fault-tolerant mission-critical distributed systems
The ideal candidate should have:
- Proven experience in Python development
- Hands-on experience with distributed systems like Kafka and Spark
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, STEM, or similar
- Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year
Additional valuable skills include experience with:
- Various data platform technologies (SQL, NoSQL)
- Linux systems administration
- Public or private cloud solutions
- Kubernetes clusters
Canonical offers a competitive base pay, remote work environment, learning budget, annual leave, parental leave, and travel opportunities. The company values diversity and provides equal opportunities to all applicants.
Join Canonical to be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of open source technology and global digital business.
Responsibilities For Data Platform Engineer
- 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
Requirements For Data Platform Engineer
- Proven hands-on experience in software development using Python
- Proven hands-on experience in distributed systems, such as Kafka and Spark
- 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
Benefits For Data Platform Engineer
- Fully remote working environment
- 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 twice a year
- Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events
