Senior Python MongoDB Engineer

Join Canonical as a Senior Software Engineer to help build and deliver a fully managed, open source MongoDB solution that enables robust, high-performance deployments on any cloud or platform. As a key contributor in a small, impactful team, you'll play a significant role in shaping a multi-cloud database platform, collaborate with talented engineers, and work remotely in a diverse, innovative environment.

Job Overview

We are seeking an accomplished Python developer with deep expertise in MongoDB to develop and operate a secure, scalable, and reliable MongoDB deployment system based on Juju. You will contribute to open source solutions, enhance automation, and ensure our product is the preferred choice for users seeking control over their database infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain a fully managed MongoDB solution leveraging Python and Juju.
• Automate deployment, scaling, and operations of MongoDB clusters across diverse environments (cloud, on-premise, Kubernetes).
• Ensure high reliability, security, and performance of MongoDB services.
• Collaborate with a distributed, remote-first engineering team on open source projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in code quality, testing, and infrastructure automation.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Python programming.
• Strong background in MongoDB operations and cluster management.
• Expertise in infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Juju, Kubernetes, or similar).
• Solid knowledge of Linux systems administration and package management.
• Passion for quality, security, and automated testing.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, distributed team environment.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Commitment to open source principles and diversity in the workplace.