Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure - Kafka
CanonicalRemote
Full Time
Posted January 20, 2026
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Job Description
Canonical is seeking software engineers to develop and automate fault-tolerant, distributed data platform solutions across multi-cloud and on-premise environments, focusing on infrastructure features, automation, and integration of Big Data technologies using Python.
Key Responsibilities
- Automate data platform operations, including fault-tolerant replication, TLS, installation, and backups
- Develop infrastructure features for data platforms through automation
- Collaborate with a distributed team to design and implement solutions
- Write high-quality Python code to create new automation features
- Debug issues related to data platform automation and infrastructure
- Provide domain-specific expertise on data systems to other teams
Requirements
- Proven hands-on experience in software development using Python
- Proven hands-on experience in distributed systems, such as Kafka and Spark
- Have a Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field
- Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal and external events
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range depends on location, experience, knowledge, and skills
Work from home / fully remote working environment
Personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD per annum
Annual compensation review
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues twice a year
Travel upgrades and Priority Pass for travel and company events
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