Java System Software Engineer

7 days ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Canonical - Jobs Full time

Ubuntu strives to deliver the latest-best free software components, in an easy to use and highly reliable form, with long-term security maintenance commitments. We build on the technical excellence of Debian and bring additional focus and shape to the solutions we offer the industry. The successful applicants will be passionate about the future of Java and the Java Virtual Machine, and of Ubuntu. They will be mindful of the dynamics of the open-source ecosystem, and aware of the needs of large but innovative organizations.

Part of the Ubuntu Foundations team, you will work on the architecture, design and development of core components of Canonical Ubuntu related to the Java Virtual Machine and associated tooling. You will discuss design with colleagues and community, and mentor less senior engineers through code reviews and design reviews. You will also work with other teams to ensure our decisions improve the overall performance and experience of Ubuntu. As a member of the Ubuntu Foundations team, your work will have an impact on every aspect of the Ubuntu ecosystem from Desktop to Server, Ubuntu Core, containers and also cloud images.

We believe that developers working with Java and other JVM languages all around the world should have an operating system that makes their job easy and pleasant. Come join us and let's make this happen

**As a Senior Software Engineer - Java Runtimes and Tooling - you will**:

- Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
- Work with technical product managers to define the JVM roadmap in Ubuntu
- Select, integrate and package best-of-breed JVM tooling in Ubuntu
- Ensure Ubuntu rates top as the platform for JVM-based innovation
- Write high quality code to create new features
- Debug issues and produce high quality fixes
- Review code produced by other engineers
- Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions
- Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks a year for internal and external events
- Be a long-time Linux user
- Love technology and working with brilliant people
- Be passionate, curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
- Have experience or an interest in packaging software for Debian and Ubuntu
- Have professional Java experience, ideally in the world of cloud-native software
- Have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
- Be enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
- Value soft skills

**What Canonical Offers**:

- Learning and development
- Annual compensation review
- Recognition rewards
- Annual leave
- Priority Pass for travel

Canonical is a growing international software company that works with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu, the world's best free software platform. Our services help businesses worldwide reduce costs, improve efficiency and enhance security with Ubuntu.

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