Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure - OpenSearch/ElasticSearch

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Requirements:

• Proven hands-on experience in software development using Python.
• Proven hands-on experience in distributed systems development.
• Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar degree.
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.
• Additional experience operating and managing search and analytics engines like Elasticsearch and OpenSearch is beneficial.
• Experience with Linux systems administration and operating Kubernetes clusters is also a plus.

Responsibilities:

• The OpenSearch team is responsible for the automation of OpenSearch operations, including ensuring fault-tolerant replication and TLS.
• Provide domain-specific expertise on the data system to other teams within Canonical.
• Focus on the creation and automation of features of data platforms rather than data analysis.
• Collaborate proactively with an internationally distributed team.
• Write high-quality, idiomatic Python code to create new features.
• Debug issues and interact with upstream communities publicly.
• Work with knowledgeable engineers from diverse fields.
• Travel globally for 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events.