Software Engineer

Software Engineer - Python - Container Images Posted 2 days ago Software Engineer - Python - Container Images Dubai, AEJunior Salary Range: To be discussed Full Job Description Summary Canonical seeks a Software Engineer to develop and maintain Ubuntu-based container images, ensuring high quality and seamless user experience while engaging with global teams.Description Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and Io T.Canonical is building a new generation of Ubuntu-based container images to simplify open-source application deployment across the world. These container images will be free to use with long-term security commitments, and engineered for performance, security, and usability.In this role, you'll be developing the tools and technology for building and maintaining this new generation of container images. You'll work with multiple teams to ensure we deliver container images with the highest quality while maintaining a seamless Ubuntu user experience. You will also be involved in the implementation and maintenance of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery automation around these container images, demonstrating deep insights into container-based Dev Ops.This role entails: Build robust, scalable, leading-edge container images Work on automated CI/CD processes for building, testing, and publishing our container images Write tools and tests for assessing security compliance and cloud-native compatibility Work in Python to deliver new functionalities to our container-building tools Participate in strong engineering processes through code and architectural review Provide technical feedback for the team's decision-making process Engage with the open-source community as a subject-matter expert Grow our knowledge base and write documentation Work in a collaborative, agile, and globally distributed environment Mentor and help with hiring Work from home with global travel up to 15% for internal and external events What we are looking for in you: You are knowledgeable and passionate about software development You are a team player and have experience in collaborative development You have worked with CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Concourse CI, etc.)You have a track record of delivering timely, high-quality software You have experience with container images and containerized operations You master at least one container management/orchestration tool (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)You have significant experience with Python You are experienced with Linux systems administration and package management You have strong written and verbal communication skills to convey technical concepts You bring clarity to technical and engineering discussions You believe that sharing is caring, and knowledge is power Your skills range from those of a Graduate to a mid-senior Software Engineer You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar degree What we offer you: Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual holiday leave Maternity and paternity leave Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events About Canonical: Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, we are changing the world daily. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company.Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. #J-18808-Ljbffr