Senior Software Engineer - MAAS

canonical; Dubai; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented software developer to enhance their leading bare metal cloud system. In this exciting role, you'll develop core components and features while shaping the architecture for simplicity and efficiency. Your collaboration with cross-functional teams will ensure seamless integration and timely releases. You'll also contribute to a culture of continuous improvement through documentation and testing practices. With a commitment to employee development and a performance-driven culture, this opportunity offers a chance to grow and make a significant impact in the tech landscape.

Benefits

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 for team events

Priority Pass for travel upgrades

Qualifications

• Solid track record in software development with Python, Go, or TypeScript.
• Experience with Linux server technologies and networking.

Responsibilities

• Develop MAAS core components to enhance bare metal cloud systems.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure timely releases and integration.

Skills

Python

Go

TypeScript

React

Linux server technologies

Networking technologies

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or STEM

Tools

Virtualization (KVM)

Containers (LXC)

Open source development tools

Job description

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering (Agriculture)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description

What your day will look like

1. Develop MAAS core components and features to make MAAS the #1 bare metal cloud system.
2. Shape the architecture of MAAS to make it simpler, faster, and easier to use.
3. Collaborate with other teams to ensure MAAS works well with other tools and is released on time.
4. Contribute to our continuous integration environment, tests, and practices to maintain fast feedback and good test coverage.
5. Contribute to documentation of current and existing features, making it a world-class resource for Data Centre operators and users.
6. Provide technical communication and collaboration with other teams where appropriate.
7. Take personal ownership of problems and drive them to solutions.
8. Travel internationally a few times a year to meet and collaborate with your team and others.

What we are looking for in you

1. Solid track record of professional software development experience in Python, Go (back-end roles), or TypeScript, React (front-end roles).
2. Capacity to learn quickly about new systems and techniques.
3. Excellent logic, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
4. Strong English language communication skills — both written and verbal.
5. Experience with Linux server technologies, including but not limited to Virtualization (KVM), Containers (LXC), etc.
6. You have a Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar degree.
7. Knowledge of network technologies, including PXE, DHCP, TFTP, DNS, NTP.
8. Some experience with Baseboard Management Controllers and Protocols (Redfish, IPMI, AMT, and others).
9. Strong experience with networking, storage technologies, and Cloud hosting and infrastructure.
10. Ideally, experience of large-scale physical server provisioning and automation, including rapid deployment, configuration, management, and service orchestration.
11. Familiarity with open source development tools and methodologies used in Ubuntu projects (MAAS, Juju, Ubuntu Server, LXD, Ubuntu Core), such as Launchpad, Debian packaging tools (APT, dpkg), and snapcraft.
12. An exceptional academic record from high school and preferably university.
13. Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.

What we offer you

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, reflecting our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person — we've been working remotely since 2004!
• 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 from your team and others
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

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