Software Engineer - Python and K8s

Our mission is to reinvent the way companies manage their open source information systems - on public clouds and in their own data centres. We are building a new community around Python opscode for open source applications, running on Kubernetes. We aim to move all of Canonical and Ubuntu IS onto this new, open source codebase.

This role is ideal for software engineers who enjoy Python, have a passion for distributed systems, and an interest in the entire Linux stack - from kernel to networking to virtualization and containers. It requires rigour in both code and customer interactions. Our engineers are technically astute open source enthusiasts excited about cloud computing and ready to join a global team delivering world-class services to our customers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working in Python to design and deliver open source software operations code
• Working across the entire Linux stack, from kernel, networking, storage, to applications
• Learning to think rigorously about application and infrastructure reliability
• Shaping high quality open source monitoring and alerting infrastructure
• Simplifying open source operations for our customers and open source community
• Demonstrating sound engineering design and testing principles in your code
• Following agile software development practices
• Coaching and developing colleagues where you have insights
• Growing a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with company values
• Working from home with global travel once or twice a year for up to 2 weeks for events

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
• Experience with Linux systems administration, package management, and operations
• Hands-on experience with at least one public cloud
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experienced Python programmer who enjoys challenging projects
• Understanding of the importance of reliable software and striving to design and code to that expectation
• Organized and committed to delivering timely, high quality software

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