MAAS Data Center Infrastructure Engineer (Toronto area)

Office Based - Toronto, Canada. Posted 27 months ago

The role

You will build and maintain MAAS test labs by managing day-to-day operations of the Toronto area lab. You will use software to deploy and configure servers and network switches and use Python to enhance software-driven operations.

What you will do

Operate a fully automated server lab remotely and on-site
Maintain accurate inventory and layout of the hardware in the data centre
Receive, install and configure new hardware
Actively exercise MAAS functionality by using integrations with testing and scheduling software
Report issues and assist in troubleshooting
Use Python development skills to enhance software-driven operations of the data centre
Improve and extend hardware and network monitoring through automation
Collaborate with other MAAS engineers, hardware specialists, and kernel engineers

Required qualifications

STEM Bachelor’s degree
Excellent organisational skills
Attention to detail
Data centre experience
Linux Administration experience
Python programming experience
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English
Ability to work with a globally distributed team of passionate engineers
An exceptional academic track record from both high school
Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events

Nice to have

Computer Science or Software Engineering degree
Troubleshooting skills
Systematic approach to testing
Love for performance engineering

Benefits

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 Programme
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events

About the company

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. The company publishes Ubuntu and is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration.