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Write high-quality, well-designed, and robust software that works at scale
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Design APIs and software architecture for collegial review
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Write tests that validate software behaviour
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Build and maintain reliable, fault-tolerant applications and services
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Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed team
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Display technical leadership internally and within our external communities
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Debug issues and produce high-quality solutions to resolve them
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Contribute to technical documentation to make it the best of its kind
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Discuss, contribute to, and collaborate across teams at Canonical
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Work from home with global travel twice annually for company events
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An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
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Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
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Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
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Proficiency in Python and / or Go
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History of writing modern, maintainable software
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Experience with relational and non-relational database systems
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Continuous integration and continuous delivery experience
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Experience with systems programming or scalable web services
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Professional written and spoken English
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Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
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Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
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Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation
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Excellent communication and presentation skills
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Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
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Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each
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Experience with container tech such as LXD, Docker, and Kubernetes
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Understanding of build systems and toolchains
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Experience with cross-compilation
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Experience with hyperscale public clouds and / or private clouds
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Experience with designing, building, and running distributed systems
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Performance engineering and security experience
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Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
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Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
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Annual compensation review
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Recognition rewards
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Annual holiday leave
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Maternity and paternity leave
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
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Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
