Remote Engineering Manager - Data Platform Job in London, UK Canonical

Who you are

• Software engineering background, preferably with Python and Golang experience
• Production experience at scale, preferably with Big Data or MySQL
• Excellent judgement about people - motivations, abilities, developmental needs, prospects for success
• Ability to build high-quality, open-source software
• Drive for good engineering practices around performance and quality
• Open-minded attitude to new technologies and drive to push boundaries
• Ambition to build products improving software and infrastructure operations
• Passion for developing and growing people with a proven track record
• Knowledgeable and passionate about software development

Desirables

• Specialist knowledge in Spark, Superset, MySQL
• Open-source experience, community-driven product development

What the job involves

• Lead a team building scalable data solutions for Kubernetes and cloud machines
• Hire, mentor, provide feedback, and lead by example
• Contribute code directly as needed to demonstrate engineering skill
• Manage expectations with other teams, senior management, and stakeholders
• Advocate modern, agile software development practices
• Develop and promote excellent engineering and organizational practices
• Maintain a culture of quality to ensure excellent products
• Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture aligned with company values
• Be an active part of the leadership team and collaborate with other leaders
• Work from home with global travel twice yearly for internal events