Information Systems

Information Systems - Open Source Technical ArchitectJoin Canonical to apply for the Information Systems - Open Source Technical Architect role. Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. Our platform, Ubuntu, powers many breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT.This home‑based position is based remotely in the EMEA region, with twice‑annual travel to company events totaling around four weeks per year.ResponsibilitiesDefine, gain buy‑in, and implement the holistic vision of a world‑class internal cloud.Set up, maintain, and update the technical design roadmap and guidelines for the SREs within IS, improving reliability, resilience, operational scalability, and technical scalability.Collaborate with cloud‑ops software development teams to prioritize roadmap items and build a highly standardised and automated operation.Provide IS management with input and advice on technology, reliability, resilience and business cases.Lead technical choices to implement solutions as self‑service products, ensuring scalable operation.Work with product security and operations security to set best practice and mitigate new threats in a timely manner.Automate operations for reuse across the world's largest companies, taking into consideration the complexities of distributed systems.Collaborate with development teams to design service architecture, documentation, playbooks, policies and operational procedures.Analyze incidents and events, and identify structural improvements to minimize recurrence.QualificationsExceptional academic track record from both high school and university.Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling alternative path.Confidence to respectfully speak up, share ideas, and give feedback.Track record of exceeding expectations to achieve outstanding results.Extensive knowledge of cloud computing concepts, technologies and operation.Practical knowledge of Linux networking, routing, firewalls, internet transit and large‑scale/bandwidth networking.Experience dealing with significant production outages, incident response and post‑mortems.A passion for writing, sharing, and maintaining enterprise open‑source software solutions.Strong communication skills in English across email, chat, video or voice calls and in‑person.Familiar with and passionate about open‑source, especially Ubuntu or Debian.Nice‑to‑have skillsModern software engineering background (peer‑review, unit testing, SCM, CI/CD, Agile).Hands‑on experience with automatic administration of enterprise Linux servers at scale.BenefitsDistributed 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.About CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm 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 of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. Working here is a step into the future, challenging you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.Equal OpportunityCanonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.#J-18808-Ljbffr