Software Engineer - Python - Container Images

This role entails

• Build robust, scalable, leading-edge container images.
• Work on automated CI/CD processes for building, testing and publishing our container images.
• Write tools and tests for assessing security compliance and cloud-native compatibility.
• Participate in strong engineering process through code and architectural review.
• Contribute, both as a user and developer, to the improvement of our Python- and Go-based container-building tools.
• Provide technical feedback for the team's decision-making process.
• Engage with the open-source community as a subject-matter expert.
• Grow our knowledge base and write documentation.
• Work in a collaborative, agile and globally distributed environment.
• Mentor and help hiring.
• Work from home with global travel up to 15% for internal and external events.

What we are looking for in you

• You are knowledgeable and passionate about software development.
• You are a team player and have experience in collaborative development.
• You have worked with CI/CD systems (e.g. Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Concourse CI, etc.).
• You are familiar with GitOps principles and workflows.
• You have a track record of delivering timely, high-quality software.
• You have experience building container images.
• You master at least one container management/orchestration tool (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).
• You have experience with Python.
• You are experienced with Linux systems administration and package management.
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills to convey technical concepts.
• You bring clarity to technical and engineering discussions.
• You are someone who strongly believes that sharing is caring, and knowledge is power.
• Your skills range from those of a Graduate to a mid-senior Software Engineer.
• You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or a similar degree.

What we offer colleagues

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
• Annual compensation review.
• Recognition rewards.
• Annual holiday leave.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform.
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events.

About Canonical

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Information:

• Remote Model: Hybrid
• Benefits: Team Events