A Software Engineer at Canonical will develop and maintain the Landscape management tool for Ubuntu, focusing on features such as system observability, security, and automation, while collaborating with a distributed team to deliver high-quality open source software solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
Write high-quality code to create new features, fix bugs, and modernize the codebase
Participate in code and architectural reviews
Demonstrate commitment to code quality and automated testing
Take ownership of problems and deliver solutions
Assist with release management during development cycles
Collaborate with devops for Landscape SaaS deployment and management
Requirements
A Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field.
Proficiency developing public-facing APIs and web applications, preferably using Python.
Experience with Python and web frameworks such as Flask and Django.
Experience with databases and ORMs, with PostgreSQL being a plus.
Comfortable with Ubuntu as a development and deployment platform.
Ability to collaborate proactively with a distributed team and participate in all facets of the development process, including writing high-quality code, fixing bugs, and modernizing the codebase.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to code quality and automated testing.
Participate in the engineering process with code and architectural reviews.
Take personal ownership of problems and design and deliver solutions.
Assist with release management during each development cycle.
Collaborate with DevOps for Landscape SaaS, Canonical’s hosted Landscape.
Willingness to work remotely with global travel of 2 to 4 weeks for internal and external events.
Ability to demonstrate curiosity, flexibility, accountability, and self-motivation in a professional environment.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation is based on geographical location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and more frequent reviews for graduates and associates
Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
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
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