Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate proactively with a distributed team, leading technical efforts and discussions
Write clean web service APIs to support both CLI and web frontend clients, using Go (Golang) and Python
Design and implement new features and enhancements from spec to production and ongoing operations at scale
Review code produced by other engineers, helping set quality standards
Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions
Create and enhance management, authentication and authorization API endpoints
Craft end-user authentication flows from design to implementation
Write Juju charms (operators) to manage operational concerns
Modernize the identity stack of our websites and products by driving adoption of best-of-breed IAM technologies
Deliver great products that users love by maintaining a culture of quality and engineering excellence
Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events
Requirements
You are a staff-level or experienced senior software engineer, with specific experience building identity and access management products
You are familiar with the open source software, standards, protocols and concepts in the identity space (e.g. OpenID, OAuth, LDAP)
You have experience implementing authorization frameworks in distributed systems
You value secure coding and standards, and enjoy working on teams that do the same
You are comfortable with Ubuntu as a development and deployment platform
Benefits & Perks
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 recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. 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 conferences 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
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