Software Engineer - Python/Golang - Kubernetes

Canonical; London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Canonical, a leading international software company, is seeking a passionate Software Engineer to join the Kubernetes product team. In this exciting role, you will develop features and addons, contributing to the open-source ecosystem alongside brilliant minds in technology. Experience with Python and Kubernetes is vital, providing a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Work from home

Global travel opportunities (2-4 weeks)

Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes.
• Programming in Python; interest or experience in Golang is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality code to create new features.
• Debug issues and collaborate with a vibrant community.
• Work with a distributed team and travel for events.

Skills

Python

Golang

Kubernetes

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar

Job description

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

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, Python, Golang and Kubernetes. Come build a rewarding, meaningful career working with the best and brightest people in technology at Canonical, the growing international software company behind Ubuntu.

What you’ll do

• 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

Who you are

• You are a Python programmer with interest or experience in Golang
• 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

Canonical is a growing international software company that works with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu, the world’s best free software platform. Our services help businesses worldwide to reduce costs, improve efficiency and enhance security with Ubuntu.