Overview
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 IoT. The BootStack team designs, builds, and operates modern distributed systems on private infrastructure for customers. This role is for a technologist with a passion for Linux and Cloud technologies to lead the BootStack engineering effort, oversee day-to-day managed services of customer environments, and collaborate with customers, product engineering, and operations to drive product improvements. This is a globally remote role.
Responsibilities
- Manage a growing engineering team to optimise the quality and velocity of both development and operations
- Identify and measure team health indicators
- Implement disciplined engineering and operations processes
- Represent the BootStack team with respect to stakeholders, customers, and external teams
- Ensure proper team focus on priorities, milestones, and deliverables
- Work to meet service level agreements with customer deployments around the globe
- Deliver quality managed services in a consistent, timely manner
Qualifications
Bachelors (or equivalent) education in a technology fieldProven track record of professional experience in software delivery using Python, Go, C, C++, Java, or similar and / or managing operations teamsProven experience with OpenStackDemonstrated strong commitment to testing methodologies and maintainable code qualityExperience with Linux system administration; Ubuntu / Debian a plusStrong communication and collaboration skillsExperience with agile software development methodologiesExperience working in and managing distributed teamsTechnical aptitude for understanding complex distributed systemsExperience with cloud topologies and technologiesWillingness to travel to team and company events and customer meetings (roughly 20% or less)What we offer
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 leaveTeam Member Assistance Program & Wellness PlatformOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesTravel upgrades for long-haul company eventsAbout Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. We publish Ubuntu and are at the forefront of AI, IoT, and cloud software. We recruit on a global basis and set a high standard for people joining the company. Most colleagues have worked from home since the company’s inception in 2004.
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.
Details
Seniority level : Mid-Senior levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries : Software Development#J-18808-Ljbffr