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Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Canonical – Lagos (Remote)
Canonical is hiring a remote Senior Site Reliability Engineer to develop software-driven operations for cloud platforms and mission-critical services. The position is associated with Lagos.
Responsibilities
- Engineer automated infrastructure operations using Python and a development-led DevSecOps approach.
- Architect, operate and improve OpenStack, Kubernetes and software-defined storage environments.
- Support application platforms across bare-metal infrastructure, private clouds and public-cloud environments.
- Use metrics, systematic troubleshooting and engineering practices to improve reliability at scale.
- Help evolve cloud infrastructure offerings through regular upgrades and adoption of suitable open-source technology.
Requirements
- Degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science.
- Strong Python development ability alongside hands-on Linux operations experience.
- Familiarity with Linux networking, storage and infrastructure components.
- Ability to work responsibly in high-pressure operational environments with critical customer services.
- Good collaboration skills, curiosity, accountability and availability for international company events twice a year.
Desirable experience
- Deploying or operating Kubernetes or OpenStack.
- Managing public or private cloud infrastructure.
Benefits
- Distributed working environment and twice-yearly in-person team gatherings.
- USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget.
- Annual compensation reviews, recognition rewards, leave policies and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Travel opportunities and company-event travel benefits.
How to apply
Apply online for the Senior Site Reliability Engineer position.
Deadline: Not specified; apply as soon as possible.
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About the employer
Canonical develops Ubuntu and other open-source software for enterprise and technology users. Its software is used across cloud computing, AI, engineering and connected devices, and its teams work across more than 80 countries.
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