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Cloud Solutions Architect - Alliances

Canonical
Remote
Full Time
Posted September 18, 2025
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Job Description

A Cloud Solutions Architect at Canonical is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting open source cloud infrastructure solutions, helping partners adopt Canonical's technologies across various environments and industries. The role involves technical architecture, partner engagement, and promoting open source solutions in a remote, global setting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support partners in adopting Canonical's open source products and technologies.
  • Architect and integrate cloud infrastructure solutions such as Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph, and Spark in on-premises or public cloud environments.
  • Assist partners in designing joint solutions utilizing Canonical's technologies on public clouds and data centers.
  • Develop and publish reference architectures and perform technical validations with partners.
  • Conduct onboarding sessions and workshops to promote Canonical products and solutions.
  • Understand and troubleshoot Linux, networking, and services in real-world environments.
  • Engage with customers to understand their environment and needs, providing technical guidance and demonstrations.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience with Linux Ubuntu preferred, Kubernetes, Ceph, and software automation
  • Experience designing and implementing solutions on top of public or private clouds
  • Understanding of Python and Bash scripting, with troubleshooting skills
  • Fluent written and spoken English
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • High motivation, ability to multi-task and reliably follow-up on commitments
  • Interest in customer-facing engagement, including pitching, demonstrating, and understanding customer environment and needs
  • Interest in new technologies like LXD, Juju, and Snaps
  • Ability to travel globally up to 30% of the time
  • Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range is based on location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and performance bonuses
Work schedule is flexible with a distributed work environment and the possibility to work remotely worldwide
Work environment perks include twice-yearly in-person team sprints, travel opportunities, and a remote-first culture
Additional benefits include a personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year, annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, Employee Assistance Programme, recognition rewards, and travel upgrades for company events

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