Juju Software Engineer (Go)

Canonical; Muscat; On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering tech firm that is reshaping the future of open source as a Software Engineer. In this globally remote role, you will contribute to the development of Juju, a powerful open-source project that enables complex software operations across various environments. Collaborate with talented engineers and engage with upstream communities while working on innovative solutions for cloud automation. This unique opportunity offers a supportive environment for professional growth, with a focus on excellence and collaboration. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact in a company that values diversity and equal opportunity, all while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.

Benefits

Personal Learning and Development Budget

Annual Compensation Review

Recognition Rewards

Annual Holiday Leave

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunity to Travel

Priority Pass for Travel

Qualifications

• Experience developing software using Go is essential.
• Strong communication skills in English are required.
• A solid academic track record is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and support of features for cloud automation.
• Collaborate with a distributed team and debug issues.
• Work from home with occasional global travel.

Skills

Go Programming

Excellent Communication Skills

Distributed Systems Development

Container Technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Agile Software Development

Linux and Open Source Software

Configuration Management Software

Cloud Computing

SQL and NoSQL Databases

Open Source Contributions

Education

High School Diploma

University Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Chef

Puppet

Job description

The role of a Software Engineer at Canonical

As a software engineer on the team, you'll be contributing to the development of Juju, a large open-source Go project that powers complex distributed software systems across the world.

Juju is the engine behind model-driven operations, providing a means to operate complex software on public cloud, private cloud, Kubernetes, and bare-metal. Combined with the Ops framework, Juju provides a complete solution for applications and infrastructure management.

Many internal and external teams depend on Juju to deliver their products and services - from Canonical Managed Solutions, our OpenStack and cloud delivery teams, to Fortune 500 companies.

Location: This is a Globally remote role.

What your day will look like

• Contribute to the design, delivery, and support of features in a highly concurrent, highly distributed system that drives cloud automation and software operations at scale.
• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.
• Debug issues and interact with upstream communities publicly.
• Work with helpful and talented engineers including experts in many fields.
• Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions.
• Work from home with global travel for 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events.

What we are looking for in you

• Experience developing software using Go.
• Excellent communication skills in the English language, both verbal and written, especially in online environments.
• An exceptional academic track record from both high school and preferably university.
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.

Additional skills that you might also bring

The following skills may be helpful to you in the role, but we don't expect everyone to bring all of them.

• Hands-on experience developing highly concurrent distributed systems.
• Experience with container technologies (Docker, LXD, Kubernetes, etc.).
• Solid networking background and experience.
• Experience with agile software development methodologies.
• Experience in the Linux and open-source software world.
• Experience with configuration management software (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, et al.).
• Working knowledge of cloud computing.
• Experience with software packaging (Debian, snaps).
• Programming with, and operating, SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience working on a distributed team on an open source project -- even if that is community open source contributions.
• Demonstrated track record of Open Source contributions.
• Prior experience developing plugins for Terraform.

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 - we've been working remotely since 2004!
• 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 from your team and others.
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events.

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is 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. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st-century digital business.

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.