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Software Engineer - Docker Images & Community

Employer
Canonical - Jobs
Location
Washington, DC
Closing date
Oct 16, 2021
Canonical is building a new generation of Ubuntu-based Docker 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. As with Ubuntu, we will work in the open and welcome community participation.This role is to join the team responsible for this initiative, to design and build images, tools, technology, and community processes. This is an opportunity for an exceptional engineer who is passionate about open source quality, community, containers, devops and cloud. As a part of this team you will combine software development skills with community design and interaction, creating the tools and pipelines needed to support the work. You will work closely with multiple teams as well as world-class cloud partners.You need to have experience building and using Docker images on Ubuntu. You should be familiar with the state of the art in container design, including minimal images. Knowledge of distroless and buildpacks will be valuable. You should also be familiar with Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines for container ops. You should be a professional software engineer and familiar with Python or Golang.Applicants should be passionate about the future of container technology, distributed systems, and open source. Canonical is a globally distributed team of engineers who share that passion. Engineers who thrive at Canonical are mindful of open source community dynamics, and equally aware of the needs of large enterprise customers.What you'll doCreate user experience and engineering standards for Ubuntu-based Docker imagesDesign and build a wide range of robust, scalable, usable containersDesign and build automated, highly reliable container build, testing and publication pipelinesImplement pipelines for security maintenance and support of containersCollaborate proactively with a distributed teamWrite high quality code to create new featuresDebug issues and produce high quality code to fix themReview code produced by other engineersDiscuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutionsWork from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for internal and external eventsEngage with the open source community on a daily basis, including them deeply in our processesEngage professionally with customers and commercial partners to tell the story of this workWork from home with global travel up to 15% for internal and external eventsWho you areYou have experience working with Linux containersYou have experience with Kubernetes on Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or Amazon Web ServicesYou have experience in Python or Golang software development on LinuxYou love technology and working with brilliant peopleYou are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountableYou value soft skills and are enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivatedYou have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degreeWhat Canonical OffersLearning and professional development, with annual budgetAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual leavePriority Pass for travelWork remotely with a talented, distributed, global teamCanonical is proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background lead to a better environment for our employees and a better platform for our users and customers. This is something we value deeply and we encourage everyone to come be a part of the world of Ubuntu.#stack#LI-Remote

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