Junior Software Developer - Observability

Canonical

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Full Time

Posted March 31, 2026

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Job Description

A Junior Developer role focused on building and maintaining a cloud-native monitoring stack using open-source tools, primarily involving Python and Go, to support observability across various cloud and infrastructure environments within a globally distributed team.

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

A Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field.
Proven experience as a Python developer, preferably with a track record in open source projects.
Working knowledge of Go programming language.
Experience with two or more of the following: 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 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 opportunity 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