Canonical · 4 hours ago
Microservices Engineer
Delhi Township, IA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid, Senior LevelCanonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, known for its platform, Ubuntu. The Microservices Engineer role focuses on back-end REST API microservices engineering in Go and Python, requiring the design of scalable, reliable software and collaboration with a globally distributed team.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Write high-quality, well-designed, and robust software that works at scale
Design APIs and software architecture for collegial review
Write tests that validate software behaviour
Build and maintain reliable, fault-tolerant applications and services
Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed team
Display technical leadership internally and within our external communities
Debug issues and produce high-quality solutions to resolve them
Contribute to technical documentation to make it the best of its kind
Discuss, contribute to, and collaborate across teams at Canonical
Work from home with global travel twice annually for company events
Qualification
Required
An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
Proficiency in Python and / or Go
History of writing modern, maintainable software
Experience with relational and non-relational database systems
Continuous integration and continuous delivery experience
Experience with systems programming or scalable web services
Professional written and spoken English
Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each
Preferred
Experience with container tech such as LXD, Docker, and Kubernetes
Understanding of build systems and toolchains
Experience with cross-compilation
Experience with hyperscale public clouds and / or private clouds
Experience with designing, building, and running distributed systems
Performance engineering and security experience
Benefits
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
Company
Canonical
We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely and more cost effectively than any other company.
Founded in 2004
1001-5000 employees
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