Senior Software Engineer - Python/Golang - Kubernetes

We are hiring a senior software engineer to join our Kubernetes product team.

Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in more than 80 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. The company is founder led, profitable and growing.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Description:

• We are hiring a senior software engineer to join our Kubernetes product team.
• As a member of that team, you will build the operators and add-ons; the former, offering complete lifecycle management of mission-critical components, and the latter, a zero-ops experience for seamlessly integrating projects into your Kubernetes.
• You will gain familiarity with the latest features in Kubernetes and look to incorporate the best of open source to bring functionality to our end-users. You will collaborate with industry peers and partners to bring the right solutions to our customers.
• This is an exciting opportunity for a senior software engineer passionate about open source software, Linux, Golang, Python, and Kubernetes.
• Location: This is a remote position available in EMEA and the Americas.

Responsibilities: What you will focus on:

• Work closely with other leads, assuming joint responsibility for outcomes at the team, department, and company level.
• Mentor, develop, and advise colleagues on their career progression.
• Write high-quality code to create new features
• Debug issues and interact with a vibrant community
• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
• Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for internal and external events

What We Offer You:

• 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. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs 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

Application Closinf Date: Not Specified.

Location: Lagos (Remote)

What we are looking for in you:

• You are a Golang developer also fluent in Python
• You have experience with Kubernetes
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills
• You have a Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar degree
• You love technology and working with brilliant people

How to apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

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