Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure

Canonical Group - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Seattle, WA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Canonical is seeking a Software Engineer for its Data Infrastructure team, responsible for building a comprehensive automation suite that provides multi-cloud and on-premise data solutions for enterprises. The role focuses on creating and automating features of data platforms, ensuring fault-tolerant operations, and collaborating with a distributed team to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Automate data platform operations including fault-tolerant replication and installation.
• Write high-quality, idiomatic Python code to create new features.
• Debug issues and interact with upstream communities publicly.
• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team to find effective solutions.

Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience in software development using Python.
• Proven hands-on experience in distributed systems.
• Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar degree.
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience operating and managing data platform technologies like PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, OpenSearch, Kafka, Yugabyte, Trino, Superset, Atlas, Ranger, and Redis.
• Experience with Linux systems administration, package management, and operations.
• Experience with public or private cloud solutions like OpenStack.
• Experience with operating Kubernetes clusters.

Benefits

• Fully remote working environment.
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD per annum.
• Annual compensation review.
• Recognition rewards.
• Annual holiday leave.
• Parental Leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at 'sprints'.
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events.