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CanonicalSoftware Engineer - Python - Container Images
Canonical is developing a new family of Ubuntu-based container images meant to make open source applications easier to deploy. The images are free to use, carry…
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Canonical is developing a new family of Ubuntu-based container images meant to make open source applications easier to deploy. The images are free to use, carry long-horizon security pledges and are designed for performance, security and ease of use. The company intends the work to be open, with room for community contributions. This EMEA-based job suits a software engineer who wants to help shape a container product while it is…
Job Description
Canonical is developing a new family of Ubuntu-based container images meant to make open source applications easier to deploy. The images are free to use, carry long-horizon security pledges and are designed for performance, security and ease of use. The company intends the work to be open, with room for community contributions. This EMEA-based job suits a software engineer who wants to help shape a container product while it is still growing.
The engineer builds and maintains a growing set of container images, working with teams inside and outside Canonical to keep quality high and the Ubuntu experience consistent. A big share of the work is automating continuous integration and delivery for these images. Other tasks include writing tools and tests that check security-compliance checks and cloud-native suitability, taking part in code and architecture reviews, and improving Python- and Go-based image-building tools.
The post calls for software development knowledge and experience in collaborative projects. Familiarity with CI/CD platforms, GitOps workflows, building container images and at least one orchestration tool is required. Python skill, plus experience with Linux administration and package management, is expected. Written and spoken communication, and a record of shipping timely, high-quality software, count as much as technical skill. Up to 15% of time may be spent on internal and external events.
Canonical is a global software company behind Ubuntu. It has been remote-first since 2004 and employs more than 1,000 people in over 70 countries.
Responsibilities
- Build sturdy, scalable and current container images
- Build and operate automated pipelines that construct, test and publish images
- Write tools and tests that check security-compliance checks and cloud-native suitability
- Take part in code and architecture reviews
- Improve Python- and Go-based image-building tools as both user and developer
- Offer technical input that informs team decisions
- Serve as a subject-matter expert in dealings with the open source community
- Record knowledge and build out the team's documentation
- Mentor colleagues and help with recruitment
Requirements
- Software development knowledge and collaborative project experience
- Experience with CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions or Concourse CI
- Familiarity with GitOps principles and workflows
- Experience building container images
- Practical grasp of a container management or orchestration utility, such as Docker or Kubernetes
- Experience with Python
- Experience with Linux administration and package management
- Solid written and spoken communication ability
- Travel of up to 15% of time for in-house and outside events
Qualifications
- Degree-level study in computing, a STEM subject or a closely related area
- History of shipping dependable software on schedule
- Suited to anyone from graduate level to mid-senior engineer
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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Where is the job based?
The posting lists the location as EMEA.
What container tools are needed?
Experience building container images and command of at least a container management or orchestration utility, such as Docker or Kubernetes, are required.
How much travel is involved?
Up to 15% of time may be spent on internal and external events.
Does the posting state a salary?
No salary figure is given. Base pay depends on location, experience and performance.
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