Site Reliability / Gitops Engineer

TN United Kingdom; London; Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Site Reliability / Gitops Engineer, where you'll leverage your passion for Linux and open-source technologies. This role offers an exciting opportunity to enhance automation and efficiency in cloud operations while collaborating with a global team. You will be responsible for developing infrastructure as code practices, automating software operations, and improving the resilience of cloud services. With a strong focus on professional growth, you'll have access to a personal learning budget and annual compensation reviews. Embrace the chance to work in a fully remote environment and contribute to the vibrant Ubuntu community.

Benefits

Fully remote work environment

Personal learning and development budget

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual leave

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities to meet colleagues at company events

Travel benefits for company events

Qualifications

• Deep experience with operations in code, including version control and CI/CD.
• Proficiency in Python with large projects and Linux networking.

Responsibilities

• Develop infrastructure as code practices to enhance automation.
• Automate software operations across clouds, focusing on resilience.

Skills

Python

CI/CD

Linux Networking

Cloud Computing

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Prometheus

Grafana

Elasticsearch

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Site Reliability / Gitops Engineer, London

Client: Canonical

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 06797b2bbf30

Job Views: 7

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

This role offers an opportunity for a hands-on, yet strategic technologist with a passion for Linux to build a career with Canonical and support users of Ubuntu and open source products. If you have experience in IT operations automation, Infrastructure as Code, and a passion for technology, you'll thrive working with some of the best in the industry at Canonical.

Job Summary

The IS team at Canonical maintains all of Canonical’s IT production services, supporting over 60 million Ubuntu users.

As a Site Reliability & Gitops Engineer, you will drive operations automation in our private and public clouds, leveraging open source infrastructure as code, CI/CD practices, and Canonical’s automation products.

You will also provide feedback to developers on product operation at scale, contribute to bug reports, and collaborate on design and implementation with other teams.

You’ll be part of a global team supporting Canonical's services, customers, and the Ubuntu community.

As a Site Reliability / Gitops Engineer, you will:

• Develop infrastructure as code practices to enhance automation and efficiency
• Automate software operations across clouds, considering distributed system complexities
• Improve the resilience and scalability of Canonical’s cloud and container services
• Maintain operational responsibility for core services, networks, and infrastructure
• Enhance troubleshooting, capacity planning, and performance monitoring skills using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Elasticsearch
• Collaborate with development teams to design service architecture, documentation, and operational procedures
• Support distributed engineering, operations, and support teams globally
• Focus on automation and larger projects during dedicated development time
• Share expertise through design sessions, mentorship, and collaborative work
• Manage time-critical escalations responsibly

Desired qualifications:

• Deep experience with operations in code, including version control and CI/CD
• Proficiency in Python with large projects
• Knowledge of Linux networking, routing, and firewalls
• Experience with Linux storage solutions like Ceph and databases
• Strong understanding of cloud computing technologies
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science or related fields
• Effective communication skills in English
• Problem-solving skills from kernel to application level
• Flexibility and quick learner attitude
• Adaptability to fast-changing environments
• Comfort working in distributed teams
• Passion for open-source, especially Ubuntu or Debian

What we offer:

Compensation depends on location, experience, and skills, with additional benefits like bonuses and incentives. We value equity across our global team.

Additional benefits include:

• Fully remote work environment
• Personal learning and development budget of $2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities to meet colleagues at company events
• Travel benefits for company events