Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Overview Join to apply for the Senior Site Reliability Engineer role at Canonical . 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 IoT. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable and growing, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. Location: Globally remote role. Role Next-gen operations at scale, with pure Python infra-as-code, from bare metal to containers and applications. Our goal is to perfect enterprise infrastructure DevOps. We run hundreds of private cloud, Kubernetes, and application clusters for customers across physical and public cloud estate, and we are raising the bar on what’s possible with automation by embracing a universal operator pattern and model-driven operations. To succeed in this role you need to believe in automation as a pure software engineering problem, not a hack-it-till-it-works-for-me problem. You should be interested in the scientific approach to operations at scale, driven by metrics and code, and you need to learn the entire stack, from bare metal networking and kernel up to serverless and open source applications. What you will do Our cloud operations engineers bring Python software-engineering skills and rigour to the operations domain. We practise DevSecOps from bare metal to application. We architect and run OpenStack, Kubernetes and software defined storage, and we enable DevSecOps for applications running on that infrastructure too. You will be a software engineer fluent in Python, with genuine interest in the full open source infrastructure stack from metal to containers, and the ability to work in a high-pressure operations environment with mission-critical services for global brand-name customers. You will gain experience in a broad range of cloud technologies and stay current with the latest capabilities in open source infrastructure as the state of the art evolves. Responsibilities Degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science Experience with Linux and familiarity with Linux networking and storage Python software development expertise Operational experience Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long Nice-to-have skills Experience with OpenStack or Kubernetes deployment or operations Familiarity with public or private cloud management What we offer We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, reflecting our values and ideals, balanced to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally. Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual holiday leave Maternity and paternity leave Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, we are changing the world of software and recruit on a global basis, upholding high standards. Most colleagues have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, challenging you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Equality statement Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We 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. Job details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr