Senior Site Reliability / GitOps Engineer
Description For Senior Site Reliability / GitOps Engineer
Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, is seeking a Senior Site Reliability / GitOps Engineer to join their Information Systems team. This role presents a unique opportunity for a senior technologist passionate about Linux and automation to make a significant impact. The position involves supporting services used by over 60 million Ubuntu users and driving operations automation across private and public clouds.
The ideal candidate will be at the forefront of infrastructure as code implementation, working with cutting-edge open source technologies and Canonical's products. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing automation solutions, maintaining critical infrastructure, and providing valuable feedback to improve products at scale.
As part of a global SRE team, you'll collaborate with talented professionals worldwide, contributing to the success of both Canonical and the broader Ubuntu community. The role combines technical leadership, hands-on development, and strategic thinking to create robust, scalable solutions.
Working at Canonical offers unique benefits, including a fully remote environment since 2004, substantial learning budget, and opportunities for global travel. The company's commitment to open source and innovation makes this an exciting opportunity for those passionate about technology and its future.
The position requires expertise in Python, Kubernetes, and Linux systems, along with strong communication skills and a product-minded approach. You'll be instrumental in shaping the future of infrastructure automation while working with one of the most influential open-source companies in the world.
Responsibilities For Senior Site Reliability / GitOps Engineer
- Drive development of automation and GitOps as an embedded tech lead
- Collaborate with IS architect to align solutions with architecture vision
- Design and architect services for the organization as products
- Develop infrastructure as code practices
- Automate software operations across private and public clouds
- Maintain operational responsibility for Canonical's core services
- Set up and maintain observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Elasticsearch)
- Provide assistance to globally distributed teams
- Handle time-critical escalations
- Share experience and mentor team members
Requirements For Senior Site Reliability / GitOps Engineer
- Python software development experience with large projects
- Experience working with Kubernetes or other container orchestration systems
- Experience managing and deploying cloud infrastructure with code
- Practical knowledge of Linux networking, routing, and firewalls
- Hands-on experience administering enterprise Linux servers
- Extensive knowledge of cloud computing concepts and technologies
- Bachelor's degree or greater in computer science or related engineering field
- Strong English communication skills
- Knowledge of Linux storage, from Ceph to Databases
- Passion for open-source, especially Ubuntu or Debian
Benefits For Senior Site Reliability / GitOps Engineer
- Personal learning and development budget of $2,000 per year
- Annual compensation review
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Travel opportunities for team sprints
- Priority Pass for travel
- Travel upgrades for long haul company events
- Fully remote working environment
