Microservices Engineer

Join to apply for the Microservices Engineer role at Canonical13 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Microservices Engineer role at CanonicalGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets.Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT.Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors.The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with ****+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles.Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.This is a general selection track for teams that focus on back-end REST API microservices engineering in Go and Python.It covers all levels of seniority.Apply here if you are already an outstanding engineer with crisp and well-articulated views on APIs, microservice design, engineering processes and DevOps.Our services need to scale to handle millions of Ubuntu clients, and collaboration across thousands of community members.They are also central to the health of critical infrastructure across the globe.As Ubuntu has been embraced by mainstream enterprise computing through the adoption of cloud and developer-centric tech strategy, the quality of these services has become more important to customers and users.While Ubuntu has been enormously successful and in many senses leads the industry, we think we can substantially improve our practices, quality and performance in the web services domain.We are growing our teams, and in doing so we aim to level up our insights on scalability, performance, resilience and DevOps practices.Key areas of interest for us are:API design, documentation, and governanceDatabase performance design considerations and skillsMulti-region service delivery for resilience and performanceFuzzing and other proactive security analysis techniquesTracing and profiling for distributed systems insightsNext-generation DevOps practicesLocation: we have microservices teams with open roles in every time zone.What your day will look likeWrite high-quality, well-designed, and robust software that works at scaleDesign APIs and software architecture for collegial reviewWrite tests that validate software behaviourBuild and maintain reliable, fault-tolerant applications and servicesCollaborate proactively with a globally distributed teamDisplay technical leadership internally and within our external communitiesDebug issues and produce high-quality solutions to resolve themContribute to technical documentation to make it the best of its kindDiscuss, contribute to, and collaborate across teams at CanonicalWork from home with global travel twice annually for company eventsWhat we are looking for in youAn exceptional academic track record from both high school and universityUndergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative pathDrive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectationsProficiency in Python and / or GoHistory of writing modern, maintainable softwareExperience with relational and non-relational database systemsContinuous integration and continuous delivery experienceExperience with systems programming or scalable web servicesProfessional written and spoken EnglishExperience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountabilityPassion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivationExcellent communication and presentation skillsResult-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitmentsAbility to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks eachAdditional Skills That You Might Also BringExperience with container tech such as LXD, Docker, and KubernetesUnderstanding of build systems and toolchainsExperience with cross-compilationExperience with hyperscale public clouds and / or private cloudsExperience with designing, building, and running distributed systemsPerformance engineering and security experienceWhat we offer youWe consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide.We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance.In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus.We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals.We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.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 CanonicalCanonical 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 ****.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 employerWe 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 levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesSoftware DevelopmentReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Canonical by 2xGet notified about new Engineer jobs in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil.Engineering Manager - Solutions EngineeringEmbedded Linux Field Engineer for Devices/IoTCommunity Engineer (multiple roles and seniority levels)Senior Data Engineer, Business Analytics - BrazilSenior Software Engineer l Vaga Afirmativa para MulheresSoftware Engineering Manager - Sustaining EngineeringSoftware Engineer (Python/Linux/Packaging)Junior Software Development Engineer in Test / R+D - Remote Work | REF#******Software Engineer III, Full Stack, Web App (Remote)We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way.Experts add insights directly into each article, 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