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CanonicalSoftware Engineer - Data Infrastructure - OpenSearch/ElasticSearch
Canonical has openings for Software Engineers in its Data Infrastructure group, which is building an automation suite for data solutions on multiple clouds and on-premise. The…
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Canonical has openings for Software Engineers in its Data Infrastructure group, which is building an automation suite for data solutions on multiple clouds and on-premise. The group covers the full spread of data stores, from big data and NoSQL to cache layers, analytics and structured SQL engines. The OpenSearch sub-team focuses on enterprise automation for search and analytics platforms such as OpenSearch and Elasticsearch. Roles are open at several levels,…
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Canonical has openings for Software Engineers in its Data Infrastructure group, which is building an automation suite for data solutions on multiple clouds and on-premise. The group covers the full spread of data stores, from big data and NoSQL to cache layers, analytics and structured SQL engines. The OpenSearch sub-team focuses on enterprise automation for search and analytics platforms such as OpenSearch and Elasticsearch. Roles are open at several levels, and the company will match the position to each candidate's background.
The OpenSearch team automates the running of OpenSearch, covering fault-tolerant replication, TLS, install steps and more, and advises other Canonical teams on how the data system behaves. The emphasis is on building and automating platform features rather than analysing the information stored in them. The engineer works within an international group, writes idiomatic Python to create features, and debugs issues while engaging with upstream communities in public.
Proven hands-on Python development and experience with distributed systems are required. Candidates need a degree-level study in computing, a STEM subject or a closely related area. Useful extras include operating search and analytics engines such as Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana and OpenSearch, Linux administration, public or private cloud platforms such as OpenStack, and running Kubernetes for persistent data services. Candidates in European, Middle Eastern and African time zones can be considered.
Canonical is a global software company behind Ubuntu, with more than 1,000 colleagues across over 70 countries. It has been remote-first since 2004.
Responsibilities
- Automate OpenSearch operations, including fault-tolerant replication, TLS and installation
- Build new features in idiomatic Python
- Diagnose issues and engage with upstream communities publicly
- Learn from specialists working across many disciplines
- Advise other Canonical teams on the OpenSearch data system
Requirements
- Demonstrated practical Python development experience
- Proven hands-on experience building distributed systems
- Willingness to travel up to four trips a year for internal events
- Able to work remotely, with trips abroad totalling 2 to 4 weeks yearly for in-house and outside events
Qualifications
- Degree-level study in computing, a STEM subject or a closely related area
- Experience running search and analytics engines such as Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana and OpenSearch
- Background in running Linux systems, handling packages and day-to-day operations
- Experience with public or private cloud platforms such as OpenStack
- Experience running Kubernetes clusters for persistent data services
Core Skills
Benefits
- Remote working, with in-person team sprints twice a year
- USD 2,000 yearly budget for learning and development
- Yearly pay review and recognition awards
- Annual holiday leave, plus maternity and paternity leave
- Employee assistance and wellness programme
- Opportunities to visit new cities to meet colleagues
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Which time zones can the role be filled in?
Applicants in European, Middle Eastern and African time zones are considered.
What is the team focus?
The team automates OpenSearch operations and builds platform features for search and analytics systems, rather than analysing the data they hold.
What programming experience is needed?
Demonstrated practical Python development experience and in distributed systems development is required.
Does the posting state a salary?
No salary figure is given. Base pay depends on location, experience, knowledge and skills.
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