Software Engineer (Python / Linux / Packaging) at Canonical Nigeria

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st-century digital business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Software Engineer (Python / Linux / Packaging)

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• This is an opportunity for a talented software engineer with a passion for developer experience and build tooling to have a positive impact on the day-to-day workflow of thousands of snap and charm publishers.
• To be successful on this team you'll need to be interested in packaging formats, build systems and automation that can simplify the lives of developers and engineers trying to ship software to the widest possible audience.
• We design and maintain specialist Python tools to support the developer build and publication process.
• The team takes responsibility for tooling that builds snaps,  charms and more recently, rocks (OCI images).

Job Responsibilties
What we are looking for in you:

• You have expertise in Python.
• You have a strong understanding of the makeup of a modern GNU/Linux distribution.
• You have a good understanding of build systems and toolchains, including for cross-compilation.
• Experience working with container technology, such as Docker, Kubernetes and LXD.
• Use your familiarity with languages, toolchains, frameworks, integrations, and CI systems to extend the snap build ecosystem
• Work with external open source and commercial projects to understand how we can better serve community needs.

What we offer you

• Your base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills
• In addition to the benefits above, certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation.
• Our compensation philosophy is to ensure equity right across our global workforce.  
• In addition to a competitive base pay, we provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals.

Application Closing Date
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