Site Reliability / Gitops Engineer

Canonical; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Site Reliability / GitOps Engineer to enhance operations automation and infrastructure as code practices. This remote role offers the chance to work with a diverse global team, focusing on improving cloud and container services. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Python, Linux, and cloud technologies, along with a passion for open-source solutions. Join a forward-thinking environment where your contributions will significantly impact the future of technology.

Qualifications

• Deep experience with operations in code and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong engineering background and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve infrastructure as code practices.
• Automate software operations across private and public clouds.

Skills

Python

Linux Networking

CI/CD Pipelines

Agile Methodologies

Problem-Solving

Cloud Computing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Prometheus

Grafana

Elasticsearch

Job description

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About the role

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, supporting enterprise and technology markets worldwide. Our platform, Ubuntu, is extensively used in cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT initiatives. We have a diverse, global team of over 1200 colleagues across 75+ countries, with a few office-based roles and frequent in-person team gatherings.

We are hiring a Site Reliability / Gitops Engineer to our Information Systems team. This role is ideal for an automation-focused Linux enthusiast eager to advance their career by enhancing our operations automation and infrastructure as code practices.

Key responsibilities

1. Develop and improve infrastructure as code practices, increasing automation within the IS team.
2. Automate software operations across private and public clouds, considering distributed system complexities.
3. Enhance the resilience and scalability of Canonical’s cloud and container services.
4. Maintain operational responsibility for core services, networks, and infrastructure.
5. Utilize observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Elasticsearch) for monitoring and alerting.
6. Collaborate on service architecture, documentation, and operational procedures.
7. Support and work with global engineering, operations, and support teams.
8. Engage in larger projects and automation initiatives during dedicated development time.
9. Share expertise through design sessions, mentorship, and collaborative work.
10. Manage time-critical escalations efficiently.

Candidate requirements

1. Deep experience with operations in code, version control, peer review, and CI/CD pipelines.
2. Strong engineering background, including peer review, testing, SCM, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies.
3. Proficiency in Python, especially for large projects.
4. Practical knowledge of Linux networking, routing, firewalls, and enterprise Linux server administration.
5. Familiarity with Linux storage solutions such as Ceph and databases.
6. Extensive understanding of cloud computing technologies.
7. Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science or related field.
8. Effective communication skills in English across various mediums.
9. Problem-solving skills from kernel to web, with a proactive learning attitude.
10. Flexibility and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
11. Ability to work within distributed teams and a passion for open-source, especially Ubuntu or Debian.

Additional information

This role is remote and open to candidates worldwide. Canonical is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment.