Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure - OpenSearch/ElasticSearch
Canonical
WorldwideremotePosted 1 month ago
Skill Required
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Key highlights
- Remote-first (EMA time zones)
- Required: Python and Distributed Systems experience
- Benefit: 2,000USD annual learning budget
- Travel: Up to 4 times per year
Role overview
Canonical is building a comprehensive automation suite to provide multi-cloud and on-premise data solutions for the enterprise. The OpenSearch team is focused on creating the best enterprise automation solution for search and analytics suites like OpenSearch and Elasticsearch, focusing on the creation and automation of features of data platforms rather than analyzing the data within them.
Responsibilities
- Ensure fault-tolerant replication, TLS, installation, and more for OpenSearch operations
- Provide domain-specific expertise on the actual data system to other teams within Canonical
- Collaborate proactively with an internationally 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 including experts in a diverse set of fields
- Work from home with global travel for 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events
Requirements
- Proven hands-on experience in software development using Python
- Proven hands-on experience in distributed systems development
- Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar degree
- Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
Nice to have
- Experience operating and managing search and analytics engines like Elasticsearch, Logstash, KIbana, and OpenSearch
- Experience with Linux systems administration, package management, and operations
- Experience with the public cloud or a private cloud solution like OpenStack
- Experience with operating Kubernetes clusters and a belief that it can be used for serious persistent data services
Benefits
- Annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation (for certain roles)
- Fully remote working environment
- Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum
- Annual compensation review
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at ‘sprints’
- Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events
Additional details
- Location: This role can be filled in European, Middle East and African time zones.
- We have a number of openings we are looking to hire across a range of levels. We will help you identify a suitable position depending on your experience and interests.
- Engineers who thrive at Canonical are mindful of open-source community dynamics and equally aware of the needs of large, innovative organisations.
- Your base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills.
- Canonical is an equal-opportunity employer
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