Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure - OpenSearch​/ElasticSearch

Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure - Open Search/Elastic Search

Canonical is building a comprehensive automation suite to provide multi‑cloud and on‑premise data solutions for the enterprise.

The data platform team develops a full range of data stores and technologies, including big data, No

SQL, cache‑layer, analytics, and structured SQL engines.

The Open Search team focuses on creating the best enterprise automation solution for search and analytics suites like Open Search and Elasticsearch.

Location:

This role can be filled in European, Middle East, and African time zones.

The Open Search team is responsible for the automation of Open Search operations. This includes ensuring fault‑tolerant replication, TLS, installation, and much more; but also provides domain‑specific expertise on the data system to other teams within Canonical. This role is focused on the creation and automation of features of data platforms, not analysing the data in them.

• Collaborate proactively with an internationally distributed team
• Write high‑quality, idiomatic Python code to create new features
• Debug issues and interact with upstream communities publicly
• Work with helpful and talented engineers, including experts in a diverse set of fields
• Work from home with global travel for 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events

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

• Experience operating and managing search and analytics engines like Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, and Open Search
• Experience with Linux systems administration, package management, and operations
• Experience with the public cloud or a private cloud solution like Open Stack
• Experience with operating Kubernetes clusters and a belief that it can be used for serious persistent data services

• 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

In addition to a competitive base pay, we provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. Please note that additional benefits may apply depending on the work location and, for more information on these, please ask your Talent Partner.

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

We expect excellence – in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.

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