Cloud Field Engineer at Canonical EMEA (Remote)

Canonical - We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely, and more cost-effectively than any other company. We develop Ubuntu, the world’s most popular enterprise Linux from cloud to edge, together with a passionate global community of 200,000 contributors. Ubuntu means 'humanity to others. We chose it because it embodies the generosity at the heart of open source, the new normal for platforms and innovation. Together with a community of 200,000, we publish an operating system that runs from the tiny connected devices up to the world's biggest mainframes, the platform that everybody uses on the public cloud, and the workstation experience of the world's most productive developers. Secure and reliable, elegant and intuitive, and open for innovation - Ubuntu is the future of open source, which is why it's the fastest-growing Linux in the world despite already being the most widely deployed.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cloud Field Engineer

Location: Lagos (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• Work across the entire Linux stack, from kernel, networking, storage, to applications.
• Work in Python to design and deliver open source code.
• Architect cloud infrastructure solutions like OpenStack, Kubernetes, Ceph, Hadoop and Spark either On-Premises or in Public Cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Coach and develop your colleagues where you have insights.
• Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with the company values.
• Work from the comfort of your home.
• Global travel up to 25% of time for internal and external events.

Requirements

• University degree in Computer Science or related software engineering expertise.
• You have sound knowledge of cloud computing concepts & technologies, such as Kubernetes, Openstack, AWS, GCP, Azure, Ceph, etc.
• You have practical knowledge of Linux and networking.
• You have Intermediate to Advanced level of Python programming skills.
• You are a dynamic person who loves to jump in new projects and interact with people.
• You have a demonstrated drive for continual learning.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (English).
• You have great organisational skills and follow-up reliably on commitments.
• (Optional) You speak a second language - French, German, Italian, Arabic or Spanish.

What You’ll Learn:

• OpenStack and Kubernetes infrastructure.
• Linux Ubuntu and networking knowledge.
• Wide range of open-source applications and skills.
• Work directly with customers in a range of different businesses.
• Real-life and hands-on exposure to a wide range of emerging technologies and tools.

Salary and Benefits

• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues from your team and others
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.