Overview
Software Architect - Containers / Virtualisation at Canonical
Location : Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa (home-based position available in EMEA and the Americas)
Responsibilities
- Leadership of the LXD and MicroCloud architecture
- Mentor, develop and advise colleagues in their career progression
- Develop in Go and C
- Review code produced by other engineers
- Ensure the product is secure and performant
- Display technical leadership in Canonical and our communities
- Work from home with global travel twice annually for company events
What we are looking for in you
An exceptional academic track record from both high school and universityUndergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEMDrive, and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectationsTechnical leadership as well as team motivation, direction and paceWell-organized, self-starting and able to deliver to scheduleProfessional manner in interacting with colleagues, partners, and communityExperience with Go and CExperience with storage, networking and virtualizationExperience with container technologiesExperience with concurrent, distributed systemsConscientiousness and detail orientation, with a focus on performanceProfessional written and spoken EnglishExperience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountabilityWhat we offer colleagues
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company eventsAbout Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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