Software Engineer - Python and K8s Aveiro

Software Engineer - Python and K8s
Aveiro
Aveiro, Aveiro District, Portugal

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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 enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and Io
T. Our customers include top public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across sectors. We are a pioneer in global distributed collaboration, with over 1200 colleagues in 75+ countries and mostly remote roles. Teams meet periodically in interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.

The company is
- led, profitable, and growing.

Our mission is to reinvent how companies manage their open source information systems—on public clouds and in data centers. We are building a new community around Python opscode for open source applications on Kubernetes, aiming to migrate all Canonical and Ubuntu IS to this new open source codebase.

We believe we can significantly improve the experience of running complex business operations and help our customers adopt new techniques and products. We aim to transform our internal IS team into an extension of product engineering, leveraging open source workloads for
- time automated operations on Kubernetes.

This role is ideal for software engineers who enjoy Python, are passionate about distributed systems, and interested in the Linux stack—from kernel to networking, virtualization, and containers. It requires rigor in coding and customer interactions. Our engineers are open source enthusiasts excited about cloud computing and delivering
- class services to our customers.

Key requirements include strong Python development skills and familiarity with Kubernetes. You will collaborate with other teams to ensure reliable, efficient, and scalable products for our customers adopting
- edge technology. Responsibilities include ensuring sound software architecture, and following best practices in quality, testing, and documentation.

What you'll do

• Design and deliver open source software operations code in Python
• Work across the Linux stack, from kernel, networking, storage, to applications
• Think rigorously about application and infrastructure reliability
• Shape
  - quality open source monitoring and alerting infrastructure
• Simplify open source operations for customers and the community
• Apply sound engineering design and testing principles
• Follow agile development practices
• Coach and develop colleagues
• Foster a collaborative engineering culture aligned with company values
• Work remotely with global travel once or twice a year for up to 2 weeks

Who you are

• Passionate about technology and working with talented people
• Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or similar
• Experienced with Linux systems administration, package management, and operations
• Hands-on experience with at least one public cloud
• Familiar with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experienced Python programmer who enjoys challenging projects
• Committed to designing reliable software
• Organized with a focus on delivering
  - quality software on time

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm leading the global open source movement. As the publisher of Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, Io
T, and cloud, we are transforming the software industry. We recruit globally and uphold high standards. Working here is
- oriented, encouraging innovative thinking, continuous learning, and skill development.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer, fostering a workplace free from discrimination. We value diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds, and we consider all applications fairly.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development

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