Cloud Solutions Architect

Responsibilities

• Understand Ubuntu, Linux, networking and services in real-world environments
• Architect cloud infrastructure solutions like Kubernetes, Kubeflow, OpenStack, Ceph, and Spark in On-Premises or Public Cloud environments
• Architect and integrate open source software such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Kafka, Cassandra and NGINX
• Help partners to offer and architect joint solutions utilizing Canonical’s technologies
• Design and publish joint Reference Architectures and perform technical validations
• Prepare and run onboarding sessions and workshops with partner teams

Requirements

• Extensive experience with Linux (Ubuntu preferred), Kubernetes, Ceph, and software automation
• Experience designing and implementing solutions on public or private clouds
• Proficiency in Python and bash with strong troubleshooting skills
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to travel globally up to 30% of the time
• Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related technical field

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in new technologies like LXD, Juju and Snaps
• Experience in customer-facing engagement including pitching and demonstrating

Benefits

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review and performance-driven annual bonus
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave and maternity/paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events

About the Company

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and the publisher of Ubuntu. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, operating as a remote-first organization since 2004.