Junior Software Developer - Observability

<p></p><h3>Job Summary </h3> <p>Junior Software Developer - Observability at Canonical. </p> <p>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. </p> <p>Location: Remote in the EMEA and Americas regions. </p> <h3>Responsibilities </h3> <ul> <li>Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed team. </li> <li>Write, test, and document high‑quality code to create new features. </li> <li>Debug issues and interact with a vibrant community. </li> <li>Review code produced by other engineers. </li> <li>Represent Canonical at conferences. </li> <li>Work from home with 2‑4 weeks of internal and external travel annually. </li> </ul> <h3>Qualifications </h3> <ul> <li>Passion for technology and teamwork. </li> <li>Strong soft skills—enterprising, thoughtful, self‑motivated. </li> <li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or related field. </li> <li>Skilled Python developer with a track record in open source. </li> <li>Working knowledge of Go. </li> <li>Interest or experience in at least two of: Ubuntu Linux, container images, Debian packaging, snap, distributed systems. </li> </ul> <h3>Benefits </h3> <ul> <li>Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person team sprints. </li> <li>Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year. </li> <li>Annual compensation review. </li> <li>Recognition rewards. </li> <li>Annual holiday leave. </li> <li>Maternity and paternity leave. </li> <li>Team Member Assistance Program &amp; Wellness Platform. </li> <li>Opportunity to travel to new locations. </li> <li>Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events. </li> </ul> <h3>About Canonical </h3> <p>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. </p> <h3>Equal Opportunity Employer </h3> <p>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. </p> <p></p> #J-18808-Ljbffr