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CanonicalSenior Site Reliability Engineer
Canonical is hiring a Senior Site Reliability Engineer for a globally remote, full-time post. The work centres on running infrastructure at scale with Python-defined infrastructure as…
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Canonical is hiring a Senior Site Reliability Engineer for a globally remote, full-time post. The work centres on running infrastructure at scale with Python-defined infrastructure as code, reaching from metal through containers into applications. The company runs several hundred clusters spanning private cloud, Kubernetes and application workloads for clients on both physical hardware and public clouds, and it is pushing automation further with a general operator pattern and model-based operations.…
Job Description
Canonical is hiring a Senior Site Reliability Engineer for a globally remote, full-time post. The work centres on running infrastructure at scale with Python-defined infrastructure as code, reaching from metal through containers into applications. The company runs several hundred clusters spanning private cloud, Kubernetes and application workloads for clients on both physical hardware and public clouds, and it is pushing automation further with a general operator pattern and model-based operations.
The posting treats automation as a true software engineering challenge rather than a quick hack. Engineers need a scientific outlook on operations guided by metrics and code, plus the ability to understand the stack end to end, from bare metal networking and the kernel up to serverless platforms and open source applications. The team designs and runs OpenStack clusters, Kubernetes platforms and software-defined storage, and supports devsecops for applications built on that infrastructure. Upgrades are pushed through so customers stay on current, well-supported releases.
Candidates should be fluent in Python, keen on the full open source stack, running from metal up through containers, and comfortable with high-pressure operations for mission-critical services. Strong people skills, a curious and accountable attitude, and international travel to company events of up to two weeks, twice a year, are part of the picture.
Responsibilities
- Run infrastructure at scale using Python-based infrastructure as code
- Keep mission-critical services dependable for global customers
- Push upgrades so customer environments stay current
- Apply software engineering discipline to operations, guided by metrics and code
- Work across the stack from bare metal networking to applications
Requirements
- Qualification in computing or software engineering at degree level
- Experience with Linux, including networking and storage fundamentals
- Python software development expertise
- Operational experience
- Strong people skills and a curious, flexible, accountable approach
- Can travel overseas two times per year for company gatherings of as much as two weeks
Qualifications
- Practical history with OpenStack or Kubernetes setup and day-two operations
- Some working exposure to managing public or private clouds
Core Skills
Benefits
- Bonus or commission tied to yearly performance
- USD 2,000 per year learning and development budget
- Annual pay review and recognition awards
- Annual leave and maternity and paternity leave
- Employee assistance programme
- Two in-person team sprints per year
- Opportunities to visit new locations, Priority Pass and upgraded long-haul travel
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Is the job remote?
Yes. The posting describes a globally remote role.
Which platforms does the team run?
OpenStack, Kubernetes, software-defined storage and open source applications, managed through Python-based infrastructure as code.
How much travel is involved?
Trips abroad for company gatherings, lasting as long as two weeks, take place twice a year.
Is pay listed?
No salary is given. The posting refers to pay depending on location, experience and performance.
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