Overview
senior site reliability engineer at canonical. Global remote role with a focus on next-gen operations at scale using python infra-as-code, from bare metal to containers and applications. The team runs hundreds of private cloud, kubernetes, and application clusters for customers across physical and public cloud estates and uses a model-driven approach to operations.
we are hiring a senior site reliability engineer. The role emphasizes automation as a software engineering problem, a scientific approach to operations at scale, and the ability to learn the entire stack from bare metal networking and kernel up to serverless and open source applications.
responsibilities
* architect and run openstack, kubernetes, and software-defined storage; enable devsecops for applications on that infrastructure.
* apply python software engineering skills and rigour to the operations domain; practice devsecops from bare metal to application.
* collaborate on automation strategies to improve enterprise infrastructure and operations at scale.
* work in a high-pressure operations environment with mission-critical services for global brand-name customers.
qualifications
* degree in software engineering or computer science
* experience with linux; familiarity with linux networking and storage
* python software development expertise
* operational experience
* excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
* ability to travel internationally twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long
nice-to-have skills
* experience with openstack or kubernetes deployment or operations
* familiarity with public or private cloud management
what we offer
we consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits that reflect our values and ideals, balanced to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
* 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
* employee assistance programme
* opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
* priority pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
about canonical
canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of open source. As the publisher of ubuntu, we are shaping the world of software and the cloud, ai, and iot. We recruit on a global basis and maintain high standards for new hires. Most colleagues have worked from home since canonical's inception in 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, and continuously learn.
canonical is an equal opportunity employer
we are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. We will give every applicant fair consideration.
seniority level
* mid-senior level
employment type
* full-time
job function
* engineering and information technology
industries
* software development
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