Microservices Engineer

As a Microservices Engineer at Canonical, you'll be tasked with writing high-quality software, designing scalable APIs, and maintaining fault-tolerant applications. Collaborating with a globally distributed team is essential for resolving issues and contributing to top-notch technical documentation. Your role will also involve engaging in discussions related to distributed systems, DevOps practices, and ensuring our applications are prepared for performance challenges.

To apply for the Microservices Engineer position at Canonical, you should have an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a similar STEM field, coupled with experience in either Python or Go. An exceptional academic background, along with solid software engineering skills, is vital. Familiarity with both relational and non-relational database systems and experience with CI/CD will also be beneficial.

For the Microservices Engineer role at Canonical, you should have proficiency in either Python or Go, experience with database systems, and good knowledge of modern software practices. Familiarity with container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, as well as deployment in cloud environments, will greatly enhance your application.

Canonical is committed to the professional growth of its Microservices Engineers. We provide a personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 annually, along with opportunities for travel to meet colleagues and participate in team sprints. Regular compensation reviews and recognition rewards also ensure that you are rewarded for your contributions and achievements.

As a Microservices Engineer at Canonical, you'll experience a distributed work culture that emphasizes collaboration, flexibility, and continuous learning. Our remote-first approach allows you to work from anywhere while also encouraging team connection through biannual in-person events. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment where all voices are heard and valued.

When preparing to discuss your experience with REST APIs, be sure to emphasize specific projects where you've designed or implemented APIs. Highlight challenges you faced, how you ensured robustness and scalability, and any documentation practices you followed. Use concrete examples to illustrate your contributions.

In answering this question, share a clear, structured case where you encountered a complex issue. Describe the methods you used to identify the problem, the solutions you considered, and the final outcome to demonstrate your analytical skills and technical leadership.

When discussing API design, refer to principles like RESTful principles, statelessness, and proper versioning. Mention the importance of documentation and governance as well. Additionally, talk about any specific tools or methodologies you prefer that help ensure quality and consistency in your API design.

To demonstrate your understanding of security in microservices, discuss specific techniques such as API key management, rate limiting, and encryption protocols. Also, mention any proactive security analysis methods you've employed, such as fuzzing, to highlight your commitment to building secure applications.

Explain your approach to testing, which may include unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing. Discuss the tools you utilize for these tasks and how you ensure that your microservices are fault-tolerant and perform well under various conditions.

Provide detailed examples of your experience with continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD). Mention specific tools you've used and illustrate how embracing DevOps has improved workflow, collaboration, and deployment processes in previous projects.

Discuss your method for prioritizing tasks, which may involve assessing project urgency, dependencies, and overall business impact. You can also talk about any tools or techniques you use to manage your workload effectively.

When answering, choose an instance where you faced a steep learning curve with new technology. Share your strategies for acquiring knowledge—such as online courses or hands-on practice—and how you effectively applied this learning in your role.

Here, you should convey an understanding of common challenges such as service discovery, data consistency, and monitoring. Discuss how you’ve approached these challenges in past roles and any frameworks or best practices you’ve found effective.

Express your commitment to continuous learning through various methods—whether it's attending conferences, participating in webinars, or following influential figures in tech on social media. Mention any recent trends or technologies you've explored that are relevant to microservices.