Junior Software Developer - Observability

Canonical; Dresden; Remote; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Canonical is seeking a Junior Developer to join their Observability team. The role involves developing a cloud-native monitoring stack using Python and Go, with an emphasis on open-source technologies. This fully remote position offers opportunities for professional growth and travel, along with a supportive work culture.

Leistungen

Fully remote work environment

Personal learning and development budget of $2,000 USD annually

Annual salary review

Recognition rewards

Annual leave and parental leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities to travel for team sprints

Travel upgrades for company events

Qualifikationen

• Passion for technology and working with talented people.
• Strong soft skills: passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, self-motivated.
• Working knowledge of Go and interest in distributed systems.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate with a globally distributed team.
• Write, test, and document high-quality code.
• Debug issues and engage with the community.

Kenntnisse

Python

Go

Open source contributions

Ubuntu Linux

Kubernetes

Distributed systems

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Jobbeschreibung

Canonical seeks a Junior Developer with proven experience in Python and/or Go. As part of the Observability team, you will develop a cloud-native monitoring stack that utilizes open-source monitoring tools. The stack is designed to be resilient, scalable, and offers deep insights with a polished user experience for end-users and smooth operations for administrators.

This role is ideal for a software engineer passionate about open source software, Linux, Kubernetes, and Observability. Join Canonical, a growing international software company behind Ubuntu, and build a rewarding career working with top talent.

The monitoring stack will oversee applications across various environments, including Kubernetes, OpenStack, bare-metal, virtual machines, and containers. It will monitor applications and infrastructure regardless of whether they are managed by Juju, integrating multiple data sources to provide contextual telemetry and insights.

Learn more about the project here and here.

Location:

This role is remote within the EMEA and Americas regions.

What your day will look like

1. Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed team
2. Write, test, and document high-quality code to develop new features
3. Debug issues and engage with a vibrant community
4. Review code from other engineers
5. Represent Canonical at conferences and events
6. Work remotely with 2 to 4 weeks of global travel for internal and external events

What we are looking for in you

1. A passion for technology and working with talented people
2. Strong soft skills: passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, self-motivated
3. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or related field
4. Proficient in Python, preferably with open source contributions
5. Working knowledge of Go
6. Interest or experience with Ubuntu Linux, container images, Debian packaging, snap, or distributed systems

What we offer you

Your salary will depend on location, experience, and skills. Additional benefits include annual bonuses, sales incentives, and other rewards. Our compensation approach ensures fairness across our global team.

Additional benefits include:

• Fully remote work environment
• Personal learning and development budget of $2,000 USD annually
• Annual salary review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual leave and parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities to travel for team sprints
• Travel upgrades for company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering open source company behind Ubuntu, leading the digital transformation with AI, IoT, and cloud platforms. We operate globally and uphold high standards for our team. Since 2004, we have embraced a remote-first work culture, encouraging innovative thinking and continuous learning.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.