Juju Go Software Engineer at Canonical

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Develop Juju cloud automation in Go for distributed software operations in a remote EMEA engineering role.

Canonical

Location: Remote
Advertised region: Home based - EMEA
Work arrangement: remote
Technologies: Kubernetes, Docker, SQL, Linux, Go

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Role overview

Juju is Canonical’s platform for modelling and operating software at scale. This EMEA remote opening involves concurrent distributed systems, community collaboration and occasional travel for engineering events.

Responsibilities

Hands-on experience developing highly concurrent distributed systems
Experience with container technologies (Docker, LXD, Kubernetes, etc.)
Solid networking background and experience
Experience with agile software development methodologies
Experience in the Linux and open-source software world
Experience with configuration management software (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, et al.)
Working knowledge of cloud computing
Experience with software packaging (Debian, snaps)
Programming with, and operating, SQL and NoSQL databases
Experience working on a distributed team on an open source project -- even if that is community open source contributions.
Demonstrated track record of Open Source contributions
Prior experience developing plugins for Terraform

Qualifications

Experience developing software using Go.
Excellent communication skills in the English language, both verbal and written, especially in online environments
An exceptional academic track record from both high school and preferably university
Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
Additional skills that you might also bring

Technology in this role

Kubernetes: Kubernetes Docker SQL Linux .
Docker: Kubernetes Docker SQL Linux .
SQL: Kubernetes Docker SQL Linux .
Linux: Kubernetes Docker SQL Linux .
Go: Kubernetes Docker SQL Linux .
Terraform: Demonstrated track record of Open Source contributions Prior experience developing plugins for .
Ansible: Hands-on experience developing highly concurrent distributed systems Experience with container technologies (Docker, LXD, Kubernetes, etc.) Solid networking background and experience Experience with agile software development methodologies Experience in the Linux and open-source .

Role-specific candidate guide

Preparation notes based on the employer’s stated responsibilities and qualifications.

Understanding the scope. This Juju Software Engineer (Go) position at Canonical is best assessed through the work described in the employer’s posting, rather than the title alone. The available role overview says: “Juju is Canonical’s platform for modelling and operating software at scale. This EMEA remote opening involves concurrent distributed systems, community collaboration and occasional travel for engineering events.” Read that statement together with the responsibilities below to understand the likely balance between delivery, coordination and technical decision-making. The role belongs to the software engineering area, but that label is only a guide to the work; the employer’s own requirements remain decisive. Before applying, check the original listing for reporting lines, product or team assignment, employment terms and any details that may have changed since this copy was checked. Where this page says a fact is not specified, treat it as an open question rather than an implied promise.

What the responsibilities signal. The posting specifically names “Hands-on experience developing highly concurrent distributed systems”; “Experience with container technologies (Docker, LXD, Kubernetes, etc.)”; “Solid networking background and experience”. For each duty, identify a project where you performed comparable work and be ready to describe the context, your own contribution, constraints, decisions, and measurable result. Explain how you moved from the initial need to implementation, review, release or operational follow-through, where those stages apply. If the work involved other teams or users, distinguish your decisions from the group’s contribution. Avoid presenting a technology keyword as proof by itself: connect it to the problem you solved, the scale or complexity involved, and what changed after your work. The source may contain additional duties; review it directly before preparing your application.

How to read the requirements. The listed qualifications include “Experience developing software using Go.”; “Excellent communication skills in the English language, both verbal and written, especially in online environments”; “An exceptional academic track record from both high school and preferably university”. Mark each requirement as demonstrated, adjacent experience or a genuine gap, then use a concise example for the first two categories. A strong example explains what you personally owned, how you made trade-offs, how you validated the result and what you learned. If the posting specifies years of experience, language ability, certifications, location or eligibility, address those facts plainly in your CV or application rather than relying on the employer to infer them. Do not claim a qualification from exposure alone. For a requirement you do not meet, describe relevant transferable experience accurately and ask the recruiter whether it is mandatory.

Technology and working evidence. The technology terms associated with this listing are Kubernetes, Docker, SQL, Linux, Go. Treat this as a set of posting-derived signals, not a.

Benefits

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person - we’ve been working remotely since 2004!
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues from your team and others
Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical publishes Ubuntu and develops open-source software for cloud, connected devices and enterprise infrastructure. Its teams work across countries.

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How to apply

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Source checked: 2026-11-08

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