Senior Software Engineer - Backend

July 2

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Canonical

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Open Source • Cloud • AI

Canonical is the company behind Ubuntu, the world's most popular open-source operating system, which provides fast, modern, and secure Linux solutions for desktops, servers, and cloud environments. They offer a comprehensive set of products and services, including Ubuntu Desktop, Ubuntu Server, cloud solutions such as OpenStack, and tools for managing containerized applications with Kubernetes. Canonical focuses on making open-source technology reliable and accessible across various industries, from IoT and AI to enterprise infrastructure.

501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2004

📋 Description

• Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. • Hiring a Senior/Staff/Lead Engineer to join the Launchpad team. • Architect and refine a mature, Python-driven system that supports major projects like Ubuntu. • Empower developers globally by ensuring Launchpad remains high-velocity for open-source contribution. • Collaborate with bright minds in open-source technology.

🎯 Requirements

• You love technology, working with brilliant people, and solving interesting problems • You are a strategic thinker who thrives on solving complex challenges and driving innovation • You are curious, adaptable, and articulate with strong leadership and collaboration skills • You have proven technical excellence in Python development and delivering high-quality, production-ready code • You have expertise in maintaining and improving large-scale web applications and database management (PostgreSQL a plus) • You have a deep understanding of integration, infrastructure, and operations in distributed environments • You have a security-focused mindset, ensuring robust implementation at every stage of development • You have a familiarity with Ubuntu as a development and deployment platform • You have a solid grasp of software packaging systems, including Debian/Ubuntu packages • You have a Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree

🏖️ Benefits

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person • Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year • Annual compensation review • Recognition rewards • Annual holiday leave • Maternity and paternity leave • Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform • Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues • Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events