Information Systems - Open Source Technical Architect at Canonical

Canonical is seeking an Information Systems Architect to define best practices in infrastructure as code on a global scale. The IS Architect will be responsible for the design of hardware and software implementation. The role involves leading System Reliability Engineers (SRE) and Data Center Engineers (DCE) to embrace best practices and make informed decisions on technology choices.

Role involves:

• Defining and implementing the vision of an internal cloud.
• Setting up, maintaining, and updating the technical design roadmap.
• Collaborating with software development teams for roadmap input.
• Providing input and advice to IS management regarding technology and business cases.
• Leading technical choices to implement solutions as self-service products.
• Collaborating with security teams to set best practices.
• Automating operations for reuse across global companies.
• Collaborating with development teams to design service architecture.
• Analyzing incidents and events and establishing structural improvements.

Requirements:

• Exceptional academic record.
• Undergraduate degree in a technical subject.
• Confidence to share ideas and feedback.
• Track record of exceeding expectations.
• Extensive knowledge of cloud computing concepts.
• Practical knowledge of Linux networking.
• Experience with production outages and incident response.
• Passion for open-source software solutions.
• Clear and effective communication skills in English.
• Familiarity with open-source, especially Ubuntu or Debian.

What Canonical offers:

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person.
• 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 Program.
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events.