Remote Data Infrastructure Engineer (Kafka/Python)

Meetborderless; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote working environment

Learning budget of 2000 USD per annum

Annual compensation review

Travel opportunities for internal/exc.

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Canonical is hiring a Software Engineer for Data Infrastructure in London. The role focuses on building automation for multi-cloud data platforms, with emphasis on fault-tolerant distributed systems and data tooling.

You will contribute to infrastructure features rather than data processing, collaborating with teams across the organisation. The position welcomes engineers from junior to senior levels and offers remote-friendly options, travel for internal events, and a strong commitment to

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience in software development using Python.
• Proven hands-on experience in distributed systems (Kafka and Spark).
• Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar degree.
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.
• Write high-quality Python code to create new features.
• Debug issues and engage with upstream communities publicly.
• Work with talented engineers across multiple fields.
• Discuss ideas and collaborate on practical solutions.
• Work from London with occasional travel for events.

Skills

Python

Distributed systems

Big Data

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or STEM

Tools

Linux

Kubernetes

OpenStack

Job description

Canonical is hiring a Software Engineer for Data Infrastructure in London. The role focuses on building automation for multi-cloud data platforms, with emphasis on fault-tolerant distributed systems and data tooling.

You will contribute to infrastructure features rather than data processing, collaborating with teams across the organisation. The position welcomes engineers from junior to senior levels and offers remote-friendly options, travel for internal events, and a strong commitment to