Junior Software Developer Observability

Canonical; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading open source software provider is seeking a skilled Python developer to join their globally distributed team. This role involves writing high-quality code, debugging issues, and collaborating with brilliant people worldwide. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or STEM, and experience with open source projects is preferred. The position promotes a remote working environment with opportunities for global travel to team gatherings and events, alongside an attractive benefits package.

Benefits

Distributed work environment

Learning and development budget

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Maternity and paternity leave

Wellness Platform

Travel opportunities

Priority Pass for travel upgrades

Qualifications

• Skilled Python developer with a track record in open source.
• Passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated.
• Working knowledge of Go is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed team.
• Write, test, and document high quality code to create new features.
• Debug issues and interact with the community.

Skills

Python development

Soft skills

Knowledge of Go

Experience with Ubuntu Linux

Experience with container images

Experience with distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or STEM

Job description

Overview

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

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 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

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

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.