Junior Software Developer - Observability

Canonical; Laval (administrative region); Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal learning and development budget

Annual compensation review

Maternity and paternity leave

Wellness Platform

Opportunities for travel

Recognition rewards

Job summary

A leading open source software provider is seeking a Junior Software Developer for their Observability team. This remote role involves developing a cloud-native monitoring stack utilizing exceptional open source tools. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Computer Science and is skilled in Python, with knowledge of Go. Benefits include a personal development budget, annual reviews, and opportunities for global travel. Join a collaborative team and contribute to innovative projects shaping the future of technology.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python development with experience in open source.
• Working knowledge of Go programming language.
• Experience with container images and Debian packaging is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a globally distributed team.
• Write, test, and document features of monitoring tools.
• Debug issues and engage with the community.

Skills

Python

Go

Ubuntu Linux

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Junior Software Developer – Observability

Apply for the Junior Software Developer – Observability role at Canonical.

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office‑based roles.

We are hiring a Junior developer with a proven track record in Python and/or Go. As part of the Observability team, you will develop a cloud‑native monitoring stack that composes best‑in‑class open‑source monitoring tools.

Location: Remote (EMEA and Americas)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed team.
• Write, test and document high‑quality code to create new features.
• Debug issues and interact with a vibrant community.
• Review code produced by other engineers.
• Attend conferences to represent Canonical and the Charmed Observability Stack.
• Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for internal and external events.

Qualifications

• You love technology and working with brilliant people.
• You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self‑motivated.
• You have a Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar degree.
• You are a skilled Python developer, preferably with a track record in open source.
• You have a working knowledge of Go.
• You have interest and experience with two or more of the following: Ubuntu Linux, container images, Debian packaging, snap, distributed systems.

Benefits

• 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.

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. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.