Site Reliability Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have a strong background in site reliability engineering with a focus on automation and infrastructure as code — you understand that automation is a software engineering problem and not just a workaround. You are proficient in Python and have experience managing infrastructure from bare metal to containers, ensuring that systems are reliable and scalable. Your interest in scientific approaches to operations drives you to leverage metrics and code to improve performance and efficiency.

You thrive in a remote work environment and are comfortable collaborating with distributed teams across various time zones. Your ability to learn and adapt quickly allows you to understand the entire technology stack, from networking and kernel operations to serverless applications. You are passionate about continuous improvement and are always looking for ways to raise the bar on automation and operational excellence.

Desirable

Experience with cloud platforms and managing Kubernetes clusters is a plus. Familiarity with model-driven operations and universal operator patterns will help you excel in this role. You appreciate the importance of collaboration and communication in a remote setting, and you are eager to share your knowledge with your colleagues.

What you'll do

As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Canonical, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing our enterprise infrastructure across various environments. You will work closely with engineering teams to implement infrastructure as code practices, ensuring that our systems are automated and resilient. Your role will involve designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, monitoring system performance, and responding to incidents to minimize downtime.

You will lead initiatives to improve our operational processes, leveraging your expertise in Python and automation tools to streamline workflows. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will help define best practices for site reliability and contribute to the development of our infrastructure strategy. Your insights will be crucial in shaping the future of our operations as we continue to scale our services globally.

What we offer

Canonical offers a unique opportunity to work in a fully remote environment with a diverse team of professionals from around the world. You will have the chance to participate in team meetups in exciting locations, fostering collaboration and alignment on strategic goals. We provide a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in our mission to deliver cutting-edge open-source solutions to enterprises worldwide.