Software Engineering • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have a solid background in software engineering with a focus on distributed systems — your experience includes building and validating resilient systems that operate across various environments. You are proficient in Python and Go, and you understand the intricacies of multi-cloud deployments and the challenges they present.

You bring a data-driven approach to testing and automation, ensuring that the systems you work on are robust and reliable. Your passion for quality engineering drives you to implement best practices in test automation, reporting, and data analytics, contributing to the overall success of the team.

You thrive in a collaborative environment and are comfortable working with diverse teams across the globe. Your communication skills allow you to articulate complex technical concepts clearly, making you an effective team player in a distributed setting.

Desirable

Experience with tools like Juju, Terraform, OpenStack, or Kubernetes is a plus, as these are integral to the solutions you will be testing. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines will also enhance your contributions to the team.

What you'll do

As a Distributed Systems Testing Software Engineer at Canonical, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of our cloud solutions. You will develop and implement testing strategies that validate the performance and reliability of distributed systems deployed in various environments, from bare metal to public clouds like AWS, GCE, and Azure.

You will collaborate closely with other engineers to design and enhance CI pipelines, ensuring that our testing processes are efficient and effective. Your role will involve analyzing test results and providing insights that drive improvements in our systems and processes.

You will also participate in cross-functional meetings to align on strategy and execution, contributing your engineering insights to help shape the direction of our products. Your work will directly impact the quality of Canonical's offerings, making a significant difference in how our customers utilize Ubuntu and Juju.

What we offer

Canonical provides a unique opportunity to work in a fully remote environment, allowing you to collaborate with colleagues from around the world. We foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning, encouraging you to develop new skills and challenge the status quo.

You will be part of a diverse team that values different perspectives and experiences, contributing to a better work environment and superior products. We believe in the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements to support your needs.

Join us at Canonical, where you can make a meaningful impact in the open-source community and help shape the future of cloud computing.