Software Engineer - Python - Container Images
Canonical is seeking a Software Engineer to join our team focused on developing and maintaining a new generation of Ubuntu-based container images. These images aim to simplify open-source application deployment globally, offering long-term security commitments and optimized performance. As part of this initiative, you will collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure the highest quality and seamless user experience.
In this role, you will be responsible for building robust and scalable container images, implementing and maintaining Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) automation, and developing tools and tests to assess security compliance and cloud-native compatibility. Your contributions will be integral to products like Rocks (OCI images), and you will have the opportunity to influence and consolidate this growing team.
The ideal candidate will possess strong software development skills, particularly in Python, and experience with CI/CD systems such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Concourse CI. Familiarity with GitOps principles, container management tools like Docker or Kubernetes, and Linux systems administration is essential. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a related field is required.
Canonical offers a fully remote work environment with global travel up to 15% for internal and external events. Additional benefits include a personal learning and development budget, annual compensation reviews, recognition rewards, annual holiday leave, parental leave, and an Employee Assistance Program. The company fosters a collaborative and agile culture, providing opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.
Joining Canonical means becoming part of a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects, we are changing the world of software. We recruit globally and set high standards for our team, expecting excellence and offering a challenging environment that encourages innovation and learning.