Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Overview Join to apply for the Senior Site Reliability Engineer role at Canonical . Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform is Ubuntu, widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. We have 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries, with very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times per year in person in locations around the world to align on strategy and execution. We are founder-led, profitable and growing. Location: Globally remote role. Role and responsibilities We are hiring a Senior Site Reliability Engineer. This role involves next-gen operations at scale, using Python infra-as-code from bare metal to containers and applications, with the goal of perfecting enterprise infrastructure devops. We run hundreds of private cloud, Kubernetes, and application clusters for customers across physical and public cloud estates. We embrace a universal operator pattern and model-driven operations to raise the bar on automation. To succeed in this role you need to believe automation is a software engineering problem, be interested in a scientific approach to operations at scale driven by metrics and code, and be able to learn the entire stack from bare metal networking and kernel up to serverless and open source applications. You will work as part of a cloud operations team applying Python software-engineering skills and rigour to the operations domain, practicing DevSecOps from bare metal to application. You will architect and run OpenStack, Kubernetes and software-defined storage, and enable DevSecOps for applications on that infrastructure. You will gain experience across a broad range of cloud technologies and stay current with the latest capabilities in open source infrastructure. What we are looking for in you Degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science Experience with Linux and familiarity with Linux networking and storage Python software development expertise Operational experience Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability Ability to travel internationally twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long Nice-to-have skills Experience with OpenStack or Kubernetes deployment or operations Familiarity with public or private cloud management What we offer We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually and provide a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide additional benefits reflecting our values, and we balance programs to meet local needs 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 Travel upgrades for long-haul company events About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, we recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. Most colleagues work from home. We expect excellence and challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination; diversity of experience and background is valued, and we will give every application fair consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr