Juju Software Engineer (Go)

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Their platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. The company has over 1200 colleagues in 75+ countries and operates with very few office-based roles. Canonical is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

• Experience developing software using Go.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written, especially in online environments.
• An exceptional academic track record from both high school and preferably university.
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.

Additional skills that you might also bring:

• Hands-on experience developing highly concurrent distributed systems.
• Experience with container technologies (Docker, LXD, Kubernetes, etc.).
• Solid networking background and experience.
• Experience with agile software development methodologies.
• Experience in the Linux and open-source software world.
• Experience with configuration management software (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, et al.).
• Working knowledge of cloud computing.
• Experience with software packaging (Debian, snaps).
• Programming with, and operating, SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience working on a distributed team on an open source project.
• Demonstrated track record of Open Source contributions.
• Prior experience developing plugins for Terraform.

• Contribute to the design, delivery, and support of features in a highly concurrent, highly distributed system that drives cloud automation and software operations at scale.
• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.
• Debug issues and interact with upstream communities publicly.
• Work with helpful and talented engineers including experts in many fields.
• Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions.
• Work from home with global travel for 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer and fosters a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Applications are given fair consideration regardless of identity.