Software Engineer - Python - Container Images

Canonical UK Ltd

Home Based - Americas
Hybrid (remote with travel for team sprints)
Python
Container images
Ci/cd automation
Canonical is seeking a Software Engineer with expertise in Python and container image development, focusing on building and maintaining Ubuntu-based container images. The role emphasizes collaboration within a global, remote team and offers opportunities for professional development and contributions to open-source projects

Job Summary

  • Canonical is building a new generation of Ubuntu-based container images to simplify open-source application deployment across the world.
  • You will be building and maintaining an ever-growing portfolio of container images while working with multiple teams, both inside and outside Canonical.
  • We offer a distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person and a personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.

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Canonical is seeking a Software Engineer with expertise in Python and container image development, focusing on building and maintaining Ubuntu-based container images. The role emphasizes collaboration within a global, remote team and offers opportunities for professional development and contributions to open-source projects.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Python
  • Container images
  • CI/CD automation
  • DevOps
  • Linux systems administration
  • GitOps principles

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative development
  • Open-source community engagement
  • Sharing knowledge
  • Mentoring junior team members

Key Requirements

  • Experience building container images
  • Mastery of at least one container management/orchestration tool (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience with CI/CD systems (e.g. Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Concourse CI)
  • Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or a similar degree
  • Skills range from Graduate to mid-senior Software Engineer

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