Junior Software Developer - Observability

Job Summary<br />Junior Software Developer - Observability at Canonical.<br />Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, best known for Ubuntu. We develop cloud‑native monitoring stacks that bring deep insights to users of Kubernetes, OpenStack, and other infrastructure.<br />Location: Remote in the EMEA and Americas regions.<br />Responsibilities<br /><br />Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed team.<br />Write, test, and document high‑quality code to create new features.<br />Debug issues and interact with a vibrant community.<br />Review code produced by other engineers.<br />Represent Canonical at conferences.<br />Work from home with 2‑4 weeks of internal and external travel annually.<br /><br />Qualifications<br /><br />Passion for technology and teamwork.<br />Strong soft skills—enterprising, thoughtful, self‑motivated.<br />Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or related field.<br />Skilled Python developer with a track record in open source.<br />Working knowledge of Go.<br />Interest or experience in at least two of: Ubuntu Linux, container images, Debian packaging, snap, distributed systems.<br /><br />Benefits<br /><br />Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person team sprints.<br />Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.<br />Annual compensation review.<br />Recognition rewards.<br />Annual holiday leave.<br />Maternity and paternity leave.<br />Team Member Assistance Program &amp; Wellness Platform.<br />Opportunity to travel to new locations.<br />Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events.<br /><br />About Canonical<br />Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects. We recruit globally and set a very high standard for people joining our company. Working here challenges you to think differently and learn new skills.<br />Equal Opportunity Employer<br />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.<br />#J-18808-Ljbffr