Talent.com
Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure

Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure

CanonicalWorkFromHome, Western Cape, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Canonical Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Join or sign in to find your next job

Join to apply for the Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure role at Canonical

Canonical Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure role at Canonical

Canonical is building a comprehensive automation suite to provide multi-cloud and on-premise data solutions for the enterprise. The data platform team is a collaborative team that develops a full range of data stores and data technologies, spanning from big data, through NoSQL, cache-layer capabilities, and analytics; all the way to structured SQL engines.

We are facing the interesting problem of fault-tolerant mission-critical distributed systems and intend to deliver the world's best automation solution for delivering data platforms.

We have a number of openings ranging anywhere from junior to senior level. We will help you identify a suitable position depending on your experience and interests. Engineers who thrive at Canonical are mindful of open-source community dynamics and equally aware of the needs of large, innovative organisations.

Location : This is a Globally remote role

What your day will look like

The data platform team is responsible for the automation of data platform operations. This includes ensuring fault-tolerant replication, TLS, installation, and much more; but also provides domain-specific expertise on the actual data system to other teams within Canonical. This role is focused on the creation and automation of features of data platforms, not analysing the data in them.

  • Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
  • Write high-quality, idiomatic Python code to create new features
  • Debug issues and interact with upstream communities publicly
  • Work with helpful and talented engineers including experts in many fields
  • Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions
  • Work from home with global travel for 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events

What we are looking for in you

  • Proven hands-on experience in software development using Python
  • Proven hands-on experience in distributed systems
  • Have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar degree
  • Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
  • Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring

    You might also bring a subset of experience from the following, which will determine the exact role and level we consider you for :

  • Experience operating and managing data platform technologies like PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, OpenSearch, Kafka, Yugabyte, Trino, Superset, Atlas, Ranger, and Redis
  • Experience with Linux systems administration, package management, and operations
  • Experience with the public cloud or a private cloud solution like OpenStack
  • Experience with operating Kubernetes clusters and a belief that it can be used for serious persistent data services
  • What we offer you

    Your base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills. In addition to the benefits above, certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation. Our compensation philosophy is to ensure equity right across our global workforce.

    In addition to a competitive base pay, we provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. Please note that additional benefits may apply depending on the work location and, for more information on these, please ask your Talent Partner.

  • Fully remote working environment - we've been working remotely since 2004!
  • Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum
  • Annual compensation review
  • Recognition rewards
  • Annual holiday leave
  • Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at 'sprints'
  • Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events
  • About Canonical

    Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is 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 on a daily basis. 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.

    Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st-century digital business.

    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.

    Seniority level

    Seniority level

    Entry level

    Employment type

    Employment type

    Full-time

    Job function

    Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology

    Industries

    Software Development

    Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Canonical by 2x

    Sign in to set job alerts for “Software Engineer” roles.

    City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 week ago

    Software Engineer (Python) - Supply Chain

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 month ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 2 months ago

    Software Engineer (Python) - Supply Chain

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 month ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 2 months ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 month ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 month ago

    Junior Software Engineer - Cross-platform C++ - Multipass

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 month ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 week ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 5 months ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 5 months ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 2 months ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 4 days ago

    Senior Software Engineer (Back-End) - Remote

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 2 days ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 3 weeks ago

    City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 day ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 month ago

    Software Engineer II : Platform & Shared Services

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 month ago

    Freelance Software Developer (C / C++ - Rust) - AI Trainer

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 3 days ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 month ago

    Software Engineer - Cross-platform C++ - Multipass

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 4 months ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 3 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 2 weeks ago

    Software Engineer - Python - Container Images

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 month ago

    Freelance Software Developer (Rust) - Quality Assurance (AI Trainer)

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 4 days ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 week ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 month ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 month ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 month ago

    Software Engineer - Python - Container Images

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 3 months ago

    Software Engineer - Python - Container Images

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 2 months ago

    Distributed Systems Software Engineer, Python / Go

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 4 months ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 month ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 2 months ago

    Python Software Engineer - Ubuntu Hardware Certification Team

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 4 months ago

    Python and Kubernetes Software Engineer - Data, AI / ML & Analytics

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 5 months ago

    We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

    #J-18808-Ljbffr

    Create a job alert for this search

    Software Engineer • WorkFromHome, Western Cape, South Africa

    Related jobs
    • Promoted
    Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure - Kafka

    Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure - Kafka

    CanonicalWorkFromHome, Western Cape, South Africa
    Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure - Kafka.Canonical Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.Join or sign in to find your next job. Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure - Kafka.Software Engine...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure - OpenSearch / ElasticSearch

    Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure - OpenSearch / ElasticSearch

    CanonicalWorkFromHome, Western Cape, South Africa
    Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure - OpenSearch / ElasticSearch.Canonical Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.Join or sign in to find your next job. Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure - Op...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Data Engineer

    Data Engineer

    Set ConsultingCape Town, South Africa
    The Data Engineer will support the Digital Delivery Project by designing, developing, and maintaining data systems and digital engineering workflows to enable data-driven project delivery.Design, d...Show moreLast updated: 13 days ago
    • Promoted
    Data Engineer (Mid-Level)

    Data Engineer (Mid-Level)

    IOCOCape Town, South Africa
    At iOCO, we use robust data pipelines to power intelligent solutions and business insights.We are seeking a Mid-Level Data Engineer to develop, maintain, and optimize ETL processes, ensuring high-q...Show moreLast updated: 8 days ago
    • Promoted
    Data Engineer - Infrastructure Data Security Package : Up to R55 000 / Month

    Data Engineer - Infrastructure Data Security Package : Up to R55 000 / Month

    Believe Resourcing PTY LtdCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    Our client is a global analytics and digital solutions company serving industries including insurance, healthcare, banking and financial services, media, retail, and others.Why should you choose ou...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Data Engineer

    Data Engineer

    Monocle SolutionsCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    Imagine being a data and programming guru and understanding the intricacies of banking and insurance.At Monocle, we believe work is more than a job. It is a chance to make a difference in the world ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Senior Software Engineer - Data Science (CH1148)

    Senior Software Engineer - Data Science (CH1148)

    CapitalHStellenbosch, South Africa
    Our client is a medium-sized engineering company based in Stellenbosch, specializes in the design, development, integration, implementation, and support of complex hardware and software systems.The...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Data Engineer II

    Data Engineer II

    FNB NamibiaCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    Data Engineer II page is loaded## Data Engineer IIlocations : Cape Towntime type : Full timeposted on : Posted Todaytime left to apply : End Date : October 30, 2025 (8 days left to apply)job req...Show moreLast updated: 6 days ago
    • Promoted
    Data Engineer II

    Data Engineer II

    RmbwestportCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    Data Engineer II page is loaded## Data Engineer IIlocations : Cape Towntime type : Full timeposted on : Posted Todaytime left to apply : End Date : October 30, 2025 (8 days left to apply)job req...Show moreLast updated: 6 days ago
    • Promoted
    AWS - Data Engineer

    AWS - Data Engineer

    Pure PlacementsCape Town, South Africa
    Hybrid – Cape Town / Johannesburg.The client is on a mission to establish one of Africa’s leading engineering hubs.As part of this vision, they’re looking for a seasoned AWS Data Engineer to help d...Show moreLast updated: 21 days ago
    • Promoted
    Data Scientist / Senior Software Engineer

    Data Scientist / Senior Software Engineer

    Communicate RecruitmentStellenbosch, South Africa
    Join a coven of engineers crafting intelligent, scalable tech for global impact.Youll architect and deploy ML / AI models into real-time distributed systems, conjure insights from petabyte-scale data...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Infrastructure Cost Engineer

    Infrastructure Cost Engineer

    Premium ConsultingStellenbosch, South Africa
    Drive and support process improvement initiatives that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Department.Ensure governance, compliance, and control related to cost management, documentation pr...Show moreLast updated: 17 days ago
    Cloud Data Engineer (Mid-Senior) Banking

    Cloud Data Engineer (Mid-Senior) Banking

    Vito SolutionsCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    Quick Apply
    EXCITING FUTURE PROJECT COMING SOON!.A leading service provider of comprehensive IT solutions.Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote). We are seeking an experienced Cloud Data Engineer to join...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
    • Promoted
    Data Engineer

    Data Engineer

    Network RecruitmentStellenbosch, South Africa
    Design and develop scalable data pipelines and architectures using.Google Cloud Platform technologies.BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub / Sub, Cloud Storage). Build and manage ETL processes to transform diverse...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Data Engineer

    Data Engineer

    Communicate RecruitmentStellenbosch, South Africa
    Pipeline Crafting : Advanced ETL / ELT design, batch & stream processing (Spark, Flink, Beam).Cloud Endurance : Hands-on experience with AWS (Redshift, Glue, Kinesis), Azure (Data Factory, Synapse)...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Data Engineer II

    Data Engineer II

    FirstRand Namibia LimitedCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    Data Engineer II page is loaded## Data Engineer IIlocations : Cape Towntime type : Full timeposted on : Posted Todaytime left to apply : End Date : October 30, 2025 (7 days left to apply)job req...Show moreLast updated: 4 days ago
    • Promoted
    Lead Data Engineer

    Lead Data Engineer

    IOCOCape Town, South Africa
    In this role you will be responsible for developing and optimizing scalable data pipelines, ensuring high data quality, and managing robust data infrastructure to support reliable, efficient and co...Show moreLast updated: 14 days ago
    • Promoted
    Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

    Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

    Sedna Inc.Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, deploying, and managing private cloud infrastructure, with expertise in virtualization, containerization, and application integration...Show moreLast updated: 22 days ago