Software Engineer - Python - Container Images

Software Engineer - Python - Container Images

Join Canonical in building a new generation of Ubuntu-based container images. The role involves building and maintaining an ever-growing portfolio of container images, collaborating with internal and external teams, and ensuring high quality with a seamless Ubuntu user experience.

Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems. Ubuntu is widely used across public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. With 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries, Canonical is a founder-led, profitable, and growing company that values global collaboration, open participation, and community contribution.

• Build robust, scalable, leading-edge container images.
• Develop and maintain continuous integration and delivery automation for container images.
• Write tools and tests for security compliance and cloud-native compatibility.
• Participate in code and architectural reviews.
• Contribute to the improvement of Python- and Go-based container-building tools.
• Provide technical feedback for team decision-making.
• Engage with the open-source community as a subject‑matter expert.
• Document and grow the knowledge base.
• Work in a collaborative, agile, globally distributed environment.
• Mentor junior team members and help with hiring.
• Work from home with global travel up to 15% for internal and external events.

• Strong software development background (Python, Go).
• Team player with experience in collaborative development.
• Experience with CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Concourse CI).
• Familiarity with Git Ops principles and workflows.
• Track record of delivering timely, high-quality software.
• Experience building container images.
• Proficiency in at least one container orchestration tool (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with Linux systems administration and package management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Clear technical and engineering discussion abilities.
• Belief in knowledge sharing and community contribution.
• Experience ranging from graduate to mid‑senior Software Engineer.
• Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or related field.
• Location:
  
  EMEA.

• Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person team sprints.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
• Annual compensation review and performance‑driven bonus or commission.
• Recognition rewards.
• Annual holiday leave.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Team Member Assistance Program and wellness platform.
• Opportunities to travel globally.
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events.

Canonical is a pioneering technology firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, Canonical is reshaping the world of software with a strong focus on AI, IoT, and the cloud. We recruit globally and set a high standard for excellence.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We 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.