Canonical is seeking a Junior Developer to join their Observability team, where they will develop and maintain a cloud-native monitoring stack using open-source tools, focusing on scalability, user experience, and supporting diverse cloud and infrastructure environments.
Key Responsibilities
Develop a cloud-native monitoring stack using open-source tools
Write, test, and document high-quality code for new features
Debug issues and interact with the open-source community
Review code produced by other engineers
Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed team
Attend conferences to represent Canonical and the Observability Stack
Requirements
Proven track record in Python development, preferably with experience in open source projects.
Working knowledge of Go programming language.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field.
Experience or interest in two or more of the following areas: Ubuntu Linux, container images, Debian packaging, snap, distributed systems.
Ability to collaborate proactively with a globally distributed team.
Ability to write, test, and document high-quality code to create new features.
Ability to debug issues and interact with a vibrant community.
Willingness to review code produced by other engineers.
Willingness to attend conferences to represent Canonical and the Charmed Observability Stack.
Ability to work from home with the flexibility to travel 2 to 4 weeks for internal and external events.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation is shaped based on geographical location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and more frequent reviews for graduates and associates
Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
Distributed work environment with the option to work from home
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual compensation review
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Team Member Assistance Program
Wellness Platform
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
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