Software Engineer - Python/Golang - Kubernetes

Canonical; Sherbrooke; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canonical, a leading tech company focused on open-source software, is seeking a passionate Software Engineer to join their Kubernetes product team. The role involves building operators and add-ons while collaborating with a global team. Ideal candidates should have strong Golang and Python skills and a commitment to excellence in a remote work environment.

Benefits

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues

Qualifications

• Fluent in Golang and Python with experience in Kubernetes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion for technology and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality code to create new features.
• Debug issues and interact with a vibrant community.
• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.

Skills

Golang

Python

Kubernetes

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree

Job description

2 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants

As a member of the Kubernetes product team, you will build the operators and addons; the former, offering complete lifecycle management of mission-critical components, and the latter, a zero-ops experience for seamlessly integrating projects into your Kubernetes.

You will gain familiarity with the latest features in Kubernetes and look to incorporate the best of open-source to bring functionality to our end-users. You will collaborate with industry peers and partners to bring the right solutions to our customers.

This is an exciting opportunity for a software engineer passionate about open source software, Linux, Golang, Python and Kubernetes.

Location: This is a remote position available in EMEA and the Americas.

What you will focus on

• Write high-quality code to create new features
• Debug issues and interact with a vibrant community
• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
• Work with helpful and talented engineers including experts in many fields
• Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for internal and external events
  
  

What we are looking for in you

• You are a Golang developer also fluent in Python
• You have experience with Kubernetes
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills
• You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
• You love technology and working with brilliant people
  
  

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 ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect 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
• 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 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 on a daily basis. 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. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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