FAQs
What is the job title for this position?
The job title is Junior Cloud Field Engineer - Worldwide.
Is this position remote?
Yes, this role is home-based, allowing for remote work.
What are the main responsibilities of a Junior Cloud Field Engineer?
Responsibilities include designing cloud infrastructure solutions, deploying and testing technologies, developing software using Python, coaching colleagues, and fostering a collaborative engineering culture.
What qualifications are required for this role?
A university degree in Computer Science or related expertise, sound knowledge of cloud computing technologies, practical Linux and networking knowledge, and intermediate to advanced Python programming skills are required.
What technologies will I be working with in this position?
You will work with technologies such as Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph, AWS, Azure, GCP, and various Linux applications.
Will there be opportunities for travel in this role?
Yes, there will be global travel up to 25% of the time for internal and external events.
What kind of learning opportunities does Canonical provide?
Canonical offers a personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year, along with hands-on exposure to emerging technologies and tools.
What benefits does Canonical offer to its employees?
Benefits include a performance-driven quarterly bonus, annual compensation reviews, maternity/paternity leave, recognition rewards, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
Does Canonical encourage diversity in the workplace?
Yes, Canonical is proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination and values diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds.
What is Canonical's stance on open-source technology?
Canonical is at the forefront of the global move to open source and is dedicated to publishing Ubuntu, promoting the use of various open-source projects.
How does Canonical support its employees' work-life balance?
Canonical provides annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, and promotes a distributed work environment that allows flexibility.
Is knowledge of a second language beneficial for this position?
Yes, while it is optional, speaking a second language is considered beneficial.