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Canonical Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We are seeking a systems software engineer passionate about software quality, Ubuntu, and the open source community, to join the Ubuntu Release Engineering team as we expand the set of open source packages we fully support and secure.

We see release engineering as a first class engineering practice and are looking for people who can bring deep engineering insights to automation, testing capabilities, reporting and data analytics, as well as run processes in partnership with Canonical and community teams.

Ubuntu strives to deliver the latest-best free software components, in an easy to use and highly reliable form. We build on the technical excellence of Debian and bring additional focus and shape to the solutions we offer the industry.

As an Ubuntu Release Engineer, you must be passionate about the future of Ubuntu, about quality and continuous integration and testing. You will work closely with multiple teams at the heart of Ubuntu and drive quality excellence. You will work closely with the Ubuntu Desktop, Server and Foundations team and put in place metrics for quality. You will research existing issues, troubleshoot and resolve problems, and identify opportunities for improvement and communicate them to the rest of the organization to drive the overall quality of Ubuntu. This is a great opportunity to start and progress your career in the QA domain.

Location:

This is a Globally remote role

What your day will look like

Monitor indicators of quality across the Ubuntu ecosystem and products Troubleshoot and resolve issues in Ubuntu Desktop, Ubuntu Server and Ubuntu Core Enhance our continuous integration to guard Ubuntu image, release and package quality Report on KPIs and analytical insights Empower other teams for better planning and constant quality improvements Develop, enhance and automate test cases, from unit tests to end-to-end multi machine workloads Work from home with international travel twice a year, for events up to two weeks long

What we are looking for in you

A strong software engineering, Linux, and open source background In-depth knowledge of Python and Shell scripting Experience with C/C++ Excellent troubleshooting skills and experience working with others to identify, isolate and resolve issues Experience with quality processes and continuous integration tools Experience working in an agile development environment

Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring

Experience with Debian/Ubuntu based operating system and good understanding of Debian packaging and snaps would also be a considerable advantage.

What we offer you

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 Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual holiday leave Maternity and paternity leave Employee Assistance Programme 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 is a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.

Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st-century digital business.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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Code and test software based on software specifications and design

Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine the feasibility of design within time and cost constraints

Troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing software

Prepare design documentation, Technical document, Test Cases, User Manual, Handover documents

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Angular or Angular JS. NET or. Net Core. MVC

React JS SQL Database Node JS API ASP. Net. HTML, CSS, JavaScript

**Salary**: QAR5,000.00 - QAR10,000.00 per month

Our Systems and Business Solutions specialize in delivering information technology solutions that utilize a wide range of technologies. Our goal is to provide innovative, high-quality solutions that align with the culture and environment of our clients, ensuring their satisfaction.

The Systems team is heavily involved in developing several technical solutions to support a high-profile international project. The ideal candidate will be dynamic and enthusiastic about geospatial software development, with strong experience in developing web solutions using ESRI ArcGIS Server, ASP.NET, and JavaScript libraries.

Responsibilities

1. Support the specification, documentation, and design of technical solutions.
2. Develop OpenLayers and ArcGIS client API map components.
3. Provide technical assistance and support to other developers within the project team.
4. Perform and deliver assigned project tasks within quality, time, and budget constraints, as directed by the team leader.
5. Contribute to the development of the deployment plan.
6. Document solutions according to project standards.
7. Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.
8. Support deployment activities, including analysis, demonstrations, workshops, training, and documentation.

Requirements

• Numerate degree (Computer Science or Mathematics preferred) or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in the IT/GIS industry, with at least 3 years developing solutions with Geospatial technology.
• Experience working in an agile development environment.
• Proficiency in ASP.NET, C#.NET, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, JQuery, REST, and SOAP.
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS for SharePoint, ArcGIS API for Silverlight/WPF, Open source GIS (e.g., OpenLayers, GeoServer), Oracle Spatial, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Java, OGC standards, Microsoft SharePoint, JQuery.
• Ability to deliver project tasks on time, within quality standards and budget.

Desired Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills and teamwork abilities.
• Enthusiasm for emerging technologies and willingness to learn new skills.
• Contribute to software release, support, maintenance, and documentation processes.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Adaptability, pragmatism, and flexibility.

Additional Information

Some work outside normal hours may be required. Travel within the UK or overseas may also be necessary.

Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive salary and core benefits.
• Accommodation and transportation allowances.
• 22 days annual leave (based on a 5-day week).
• Medical and life insurance.
• Company gratuity scheme and discretionary bonus.
• Annual flight allowance.

About The Company

Atkins is a leading provider of professional, technology-based consultancy and support services globally, with over 17,000 staff across major economies. We aim to be the preferred supplier of technical and integrated services, focusing on quality, excellence, value addition, and adaptability to societal needs. Established in 1967, Atkins Middle East employs over 2,000 staff across various locations in the region.

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Our Systems and Business Solutions specialize in delivering information technology solutions that utilize a wide range of technologies. Our goal is to provide innovative, high-quality solutions that align with the culture and environment of our clients, ensuring their satisfaction. The Systems team is heavily involved in developing several technical solutions to support a high-profile international project. The ideal candidate will be dynamic and enthusiastic about geospatial software development, with strong experience in developing web solutions using ESRI ArcGIS Server, ASP.NET, and JavaScript libraries. Responsibilities

Support the specification, documentation, and design of technical solutions. Develop OpenLayers and ArcGIS client API map components. Provide technical assistance and support to other developers within the project team. Perform and deliver assigned project tasks within quality, time, and budget constraints, as directed by the team leader. Contribute to the development of the deployment plan. Document solutions according to project standards. Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients. Support deployment activities, including analysis, demonstrations, workshops, training, and documentation. Requirements

Numerate degree (Computer Science or Mathematics preferred) or equivalent. Minimum of 5 years experience in the IT/GIS industry, with at least 3 years developing solutions with Geospatial technology. Experience working in an agile development environment. Proficiency in ASP.NET, C#.NET, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, JQuery, REST, and SOAP. Experience with ESRI ArcGIS for SharePoint, ArcGIS API for Silverlight/WPF, Open source GIS (e.g., OpenLayers, GeoServer), Oracle Spatial, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Java, OGC standards, Microsoft SharePoint, JQuery. Ability to deliver project tasks on time, within quality standards and budget. Desired Skills

Strong problem-solving skills and teamwork abilities. Enthusiasm for emerging technologies and willingness to learn new skills. Contribute to software release, support, maintenance, and documentation processes. Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal. Adaptability, pragmatism, and flexibility. Additional Information

Some work outside normal hours may be required. Travel within the UK or overseas may also be necessary. Rewards and Benefits

Competitive salary and core benefits. Accommodation and transportation allowances. 22 days annual leave (based on a 5-day week). Medical and life insurance. Company gratuity scheme and discretionary bonus. Annual flight allowance. About The Company

Atkins is a leading provider of professional, technology-based consultancy and support services globally, with over 17,000 staff across major economies. We aim to be the preferred supplier of technical and integrated services, focusing on quality, excellence, value addition, and adaptability to societal needs. Established in 1967, Atkins Middle East employs over 2,000 staff across various locations in the region.

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Canonical seeks a Junior developer with a proven track record in Python and/or Go. As part of the Observability team, you will develop a cloud-native monitoring stack that composes best-in-class open-source monitoring tools. The stack is opinionated, resilient, and scalable, providing deep insights out of the box. The user experience is polished and seamless for the end-users, and its administrators will enjoy smooth, lightweight Day 1 and Day 2 operations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a software engineer passionate about open source software, Linux, Kubernetes, and Observability. Build a rewarding, meaningful career working with the best and brightest people in technology at Canonical, the growing international software company behind Ubuntu.

The monitoring stack will monitor applications running on a mix of cloud technologies such as Kubernetes and OpenStack, as well as bare-metal, virtual machines and containers. The stack will be capable of monitoring applications and infrastructure irrespective of whether they are operated by Juju, and will leverage multiple data sources at various levels of the architecture, including Juju itself, to contextualize the collected telemetry and insights delivered to the end-users.

You can read more about the project here and here.

Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA and Americas regions

What your day will look like

• Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed team
• Write, test and document high quality code to create new features
• Debug issues and interact with a vibrant community
• Review code produced by other engineers
• Attend conferences to represent Canonical and the Charmed Observability Stack
• Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for internal and external events
  
  

What we are looking for in you

• You love technology and working with brilliant people
• You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
• You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
• You are a skilled Python developer, preferably with a track record in open source
• You have a working knowledge of Go
• You have interest and experience with two or more of the following: Ubuntu Linux, container images, Debian packaging, snap, distributed systems.
  
  

What we offer you

Your base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills. In addition to the benefits above, certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation. Our compensation philosophy is to ensure equity right across our global workforce.

In addition to a competitive base pay, we provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. Please note that additional benefits may apply depending on the work location and, for more information on these, please ask your Talent Partner.

• Fully remote working environment - we've been working remotely since 2004!
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at 'sprints'
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events
  
  

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.

Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st-century digital business.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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• Seniority level Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

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• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Software Development

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Junior Software Developer - Observability

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Canonical Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Canonical seeks a Junior developer with a proven track record in Python and/or Go. As part of the Observability team, you will develop a cloud-native monitoring stack that composes best-in-class open-source monitoring tools. The stack is opinionated, resilient, and scalable, providing deep insights out of the box. The user experience is polished and seamless for the end-users, and its administrators will enjoy smooth, lightweight Day 1 and Day 2 operations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a software engineer passionate about open source software, Linux, Kubernetes, and Observability. Build a rewarding, meaningful career working with the best and brightest people in technology at Canonical, the growing international software company behind Ubuntu.

The monitoring stack will monitor applications running on a mix of cloud technologies such as Kubernetes and OpenStack, as well as bare-metal, virtual machines and containers. The stack will be capable of monitoring applications and infrastructure irrespective of whether they are operated by Juju, and will leverage multiple data sources at various levels of the architecture, including Juju itself, to contextualize the collected telemetry and insights delivered to the end-users.

You can read more about the project here and here.

Location:

This role will be based remotely in the EMEA and Americas regions

What your day will look like

Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed team Write, test and document high quality code to create new features Debug issues and interact with a vibrant community Review code produced by other engineers Attend conferences to represent Canonical and the Charmed Observability Stack Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for internal and external events

What we are looking for in you

You love technology and working with brilliant people You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree You are a skilled Python developer, preferably with a track record in open source You have a working knowledge of Go You have interest and experience with two or more of the following: Ubuntu Linux, container images, Debian packaging, snap, distributed systems.

What we offer you

Your base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills. In addition to the benefits above, certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation. Our compensation philosophy is to ensure equity right across our global workforce.

In addition to a competitive base pay, we provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. Please note that additional benefits may apply depending on the work location and, for more information on these, please ask your Talent Partner.

Fully remote working environment - we've been working remotely since 2004! Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual holiday leave Parental Leave Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at 'sprints' Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.

Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st-century digital business.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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Experience: 3 years

Languages:

- English proficiency
- Arabic is preferable

**Job description**

We are looking to recruit **Junior** **Software Development and Support Engineers ( 5 Nos) with minimum 3-4 Years experience** for a prestigious government project for **6 Months ( Extendable)** in Qatar. You need to work 10 hours a day and 5 days a week in a challenging and fast
- paced working environment.

**Your Role - International, Challenging And Future-Oriented!**
- Take an active role in software development by using Java technologies and / or advanced latest technologies.
- Being involved in the software development life cycle by designing, documenting, coding, Integrating, tuning, and testing based on customer needs.
- Understanding Siemens Portfolio solutions and assisting in configuration engineering to meet customer requirements within contract costs or development budgets, timescales, and appropriate quality standards.
- Provide customer support by answering tickets, failure reports, problem solving ,etc.
- Provide training to customers as required.
- Good general technical engineering skills, and a desire to learn new technologies across GSW portfolio and beyond.
- Assist sales activities in promoting Cybersecurity offerings, MDM, and GC.
- Coordinate with HQ cybersecurity experts to handle CS topics
- Deliver presentations and participate in events to promote cybersecurity and GSW software offering
- Assist Presales activities to manage tenders response till successful submission

**Your Qualifications And Skills - Digital And Solid!**
- 2+ years of experience in working with SQLs.
- 3+ years of experience in handling APIs, Web Service, Java Script, Messaging Framework, Workflow Engine etc.
- 2+ years of experience in preparing technical documentation (Requirement, High
- & Low-level design document)
- 3+ years of Experience in Mobile Development
- BSc orMSc Degree in IT
- Certified in Agile methodology,

**Knowledge of one or more of the following**:

- Expert in configuring and using Jira and other support ticketing systems
- Knowledge about OT and IT Cybersecurity concepts, standards, and the assessment offering from PTI
- Expert in Object Oriented Analysis and Design, Object Oriented Programming, generics, annotations, multi-threading, JDBC API, experienced with Eclipse IDE development environment. Knowledge/experience in an ORM framework (such as Hibernate) for persistence management.
- J2EE/Java/JSP/Servlet/GWT/AJAX Application Development.
- Knowledge PL/SQL, working knowledge on PostgreSQL and Apache Cassandra, Mongo DB etc.
- Project experience in Javascript is a big plus. Working knowledge of DOM, XML, JSON, Javascript, AJAX. Willingness to learn Javascript, use & customize open-source plugins required.

Any experience in Javascript libraries/frameworks is a bonus (Jquery, Sencha ExtJS, etc)
- Knowledge of Message Bus Technology, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ
- Knowledge on MQTT, AMQP (Protocols).
- Experience in using a source control system - Ant/Maven/Grade build engineering

Writing custom scripts (batch/shell) to automate build/deployment activities
- working knowledge of both Waterfall and AGILE software development lifecycle approaches

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 6 months

**Salary**: QAR6,000.00 - QAR7,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

- Are you willing to work on this 6-month contract and available immediately?
- Are you willing to work 10 hours a day and 5 days a week?
- Are you willing to work for the salary package that is mentioned in the Job posting?
- Do you have experience in handling APIs, Web Service, Java Script, Messaging Framework, Workflow Engine?
- Do you have experience in Mobile Development?
- Are you certified in Agile Methodology?
- Are you a software developer with hands on experience in Java technologies or advanced latest technologies?

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We are seeking an experienced software engineer passionate about Linux systems, hardware architectures, Ubuntu, and the open source community, to join the Ubuntu Foundations Engineering team to maintain and enhance Ubuntu bootloader stack to provide fast, reliable and secure Ubuntu systems on all devices and in the cloud.

The boot process is one of the most critical aspects of any operating system where stability, reliability and security are paramount. Its efficiency and quality contribute to Ubuntu's success from Desktop, Server to the Cloud. We are expanding our Foundations team to focus our efforts on this essential function and are looking for people passionate about lower level technologies from the hardware, to the firmware, and Linux itself, involved in an operating system startup. Applicants should be comfortable working with Secure Boot, Measured Boot, Full Disk Encryption and other technologies used during modern operating systems boot process.

This is highly technical work, and we are looking for a colleague with a very careful and systematic approach to their software. This work is critical to system security and reliability.

The Ubuntu Foundations Team delivers and maintains the core of the Ubuntu system, the base for the entire Ubuntu family of products and services. Ubuntu strives to deliver the latest and best free software components, in an easy to use and highly reliable form. We build on the technical excellence of Debian and bring additional focus and shape to the solutions we offer industry.

As a Linux System Engineer, you will work on the architecture, design and development of core components involved in the boot and startup of the Ubuntu Distribution, often interacting with the upstream community for projects like Grub, shim and u-boot. You will be discussing design with other team members and mentor less senior engineers and participate in code reviews and design reviews. You will also be working with other teams to ensure architecture decisions improve the overall performance and experience of Ubuntu.

What you'll do

• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
• Work with highly technical team to define and shape the boot architecture of Ubuntu
• Work with teams focused on Ubuntu for server, desktop, IoT and clouds
• Write high quality code to create new features and contribute upstream
• Contribute to feature and bug fixes in projects including Grub, shim, u-boot and associated tools.
• 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
  
  

Valued Skills, Approach And Experience

• Development experience with early boot software like TF-A, OP-TEE, U-Boot, shim, GRUB, or the Linux kernel.
• Experience on non x86 platforms such as ARM, RISC-V
• A love of technology and working with brilliant people
• Motivated, curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
• A long-time Linux user with broad interests in the future of Linux
• Experience or interest in learning how to package software for Debian and Ubuntu
• You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
• Enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
  
  

What Canonical offers:

• Personal learning and development budget
• 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.

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity we will give your application fair consideration.

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• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

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• Industries Software Development

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