Canonical seeks a Junior developer with a proven track record in Python and/or Go. As part of the Observability team, you will develop a cloud-native monitoring stack that composes best-in-class open-source monitoring tools. The stack is opinionated, resilient, and scalable, providing deep insights out of the box. The user experience is polished and seamless for end-users, and its administrators will enjoy smooth, lightweight Day 1 and Day 2 operations.
This is an exciting opportunity for a software engineer passionate about open source software, Linux, Kubernetes, and Observability. Build a rewarding, meaningful career working with the best and brightest people in technology at Canonical, the growing international software company behind Ubuntu.
The monitoring stack will monitor applications running on a mix of cloud technologies such as Kubernetes and OpenStack, as well as bare-metal, virtual machines, and containers. It will be capable of monitoring applications and infrastructure regardless of whether they are operated by Juju, leveraging multiple data sources at various architecture levels, including Juju itself, to contextualize telemetry and insights delivered to users.
You can read more about the project here and here.
Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA and Americas regions
What your day will look like
* Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed team
* Write, test, and document high-quality code to create new features
* Debug issues and interact with a vibrant community
* Review code produced by other engineers
* Attend conferences to represent Canonical and the Charmed Observability Stack
* Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for internal and external events
What we are looking for in you
* You love technology and working with brilliant people
* You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
* You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or similar degree
* You are a skilled Python developer, preferably with a track record in open source
* You have a working knowledge of Go
* You have interest and experience with two or more of the following: Ubuntu Linux, container images, Debian packaging, snap, distributed systems
What we offer you
Your base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge, and skills. In addition to the benefits above, certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilization. Our compensation philosophy is to ensure equity across our global workforce.
We provide all team members with additional benefits reflecting our values and ideals. Please note that benefits may vary depending on work location. For more details, please ask your Talent Partner.
* Fully remote working environment - we've been working remotely since 2004
* Personal learning and development budget of $2,000 USD per annum
* Annual compensation review
* Recognition rewards
* Annual holiday leave
* Parental Leave
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Opportunity to travel to meet colleagues at 'sprints'
* Priority Pass for travel and upgrades for long-haul company events
About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm leading the global open source movement. As the publisher of Ubuntu, a key open source platform for AI, IoT, and cloud, we are changing the world daily. We recruit globally and set high standards for our team. We expect excellence and aim to be the best in what we do.
Since 2004, Canonical has been a remote-first company. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and elevate your performance. We offer a unique window into 21st-century digital business.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. All applications will be considered fairly regardless of your background or identity.
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