Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure - Kafka
Software Engineer – Data Infrastructure – Kafka
Canonical is building a comprehensive automation suite to provide multi‑cloud and on‑premise data solutions for the enterprise. The data platform team develops managed solutions for a full range of data stores and technologies, spanning big data, No
SQL, cache layers, analytics and structured SQL engines (similar to an Amazon RDS approach).
We are addressing the challenging problem of fault‑tolerant, mission‑critical distributed systems and intend to deliver the world’s best automation solution for managed data platforms.
OverviewThe data platform team is responsible for automating data platform operations, ensuring fault‑tolerant replication, TLS, installation, backups, and more. The role focuses on creating and automating infrastructure features for data platforms, not on analyzing or processing the data.
LocationThis role can be filled in European, Middle East and African time zones.
Responsibilities- Collaborate proactively with a 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 across many fields
- Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions
- 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 such as Kafka and Spark
- Have a 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 other data platform technologies (SQL, No
SQL) at a DBA level - Experience with Linux system administration, package management, and infrastructure operations
- Experience with public or private cloud solutions such as Open Stack
- Experience operating Kubernetes clusters and an understanding of their suitability for persistent data services
- Fully remote working environment – we’ve been working remotely since 2004
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per annum
- Annual compensation review
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Parental leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues twice a year
- Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu—the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud—we are changing the world every day. Canonical has been a remote‑first company since its inception in 2004, encouraging employees to think differently and learn new skills.
Equal‑Opportunity EmployerCanonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspective and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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