Junior Software Developer - Observability

Canonical; Fresno (CA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Annual bonus or commission

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000

Recognition rewards

Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform

Job summary

A leading open-source software company is seeking a Junior Software Developer to help develop a cloud-native monitoring stack. The role emphasizes strong Python skills and experience with Go, while offering competitive compensation and an annual budget for personal development. This position is remote but includes global travel 2–4 weeks per year for events. Join a vibrant community committed to open-source innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, STEM, or related field is required.
• Strong skills in Python development, with an emphasis on open source experience.
• Working knowledge of Go is beneficial.
• Interest in Ubuntu Linux and cloud technologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a globally distributed team to improve our codebase.
• Write and test high-quality code for new features.
• Debug issues collaboratively with a vibrant community.
• Maintain a scalable monitoring stack that supports various platforms.

Skills

Python development

Go

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Ubuntu Linux

Kubernetes

Debian packaging

Snap

Job description

Junior Software Developer - Observability at Canonical

Canonical is a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT.

We are hiring a Junior Developer with proven experience in Python and/or Go to develop a cloud‑native monitoring stack that integrates best‑in‑class open‑source tools. The stack delivers deep insights with a polished, user‑friendly experience for both end users and administrators.

Location

Remote in EMEA and Americas regions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed team.
• Write, test, and document high‑quality code to create new features.
• Debug issues and interact with a vibrant community.
• Review code produced by other engineers.
• Represent Canonical at conferences on behalf of the Charmed Observability Stack.
• Work from home with global travel 2–4 weeks per year for internal and external events.
• Maintain an opinionated, resilient, and scalable monitoring stack that supports Kubernetes, OpenStack, bare‑metal, VMs, and containers.
• Contextualise telemetry from multiple data sources, including Juju, and provide actionable insights to end users.

Qualifications

• Earned a bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a related field.
• Strong Python development skills, preferably with a track record in open source.
• Working knowledge of Go.
• Interest and experience in Ubuntu Linux, container images, Debian packaging, snap, or distributed systems.
• Passion for open source software, Linux, Kubernetes, and observability.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive base pay with performance‑driven annual bonus or commission.
• Annual compensation review and a personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000.
• Recognition rewards, annual holiday leave, and maternity/paternity leave.
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform.
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events.
• Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in person.

Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.