Junior Software Developer - Observability

Canonical; Milwaukee (WI); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review

Maternity and paternity leave

Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform

Job summary

A leading open-source software provider is seeking a Junior Developer to join the Observability team. This remote role focuses on developing a cloud-native monitoring stack utilizing best-in-class open-source tools. Ideal candidates are skilled in Python and Go, with a strong interest in technologies like Ubuntu Linux and distributed systems. Join a globally distributed team, collaborate on exciting projects, and enjoy benefits like personal learning budgets and annual compensation reviews.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Python and/or Go.
• Passionate, enterprising, and self-motivated.
• Working knowledge of container images and Debian packaging is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed team.
• Write, test, and document high‑quality code.
• Debug issues and interact with the community.

Skills

Python

Go

Ubuntu Linux

Distributed Systems

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science or STEM

Job description

Junior Developer – Observability

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 a proven track record in Python and/or Go to join our Observability team. You will develop a cloud-native monitoring stack that composes best‑in‑class open‑source monitoring tools, delivering deep insights out of the box and ensuring a polished user experience for end‑users and administrators.

Location

Remote (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
• Attend conferences to represent Canonical and the Charmed Observability Stack
• Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for internal and external events

Qualifications

• You love technology and work well with brilliant people
• You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self‑motivated
• You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or a similar degree
• You are a skilled Python developer, preferably with a track record in open source
• You have a working knowledge of Go
• You have interest and experience with two or more of the following: Ubuntu Linux, container images, Debian packaging, snap, distributed systems

Benefits

• Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm 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 of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.