Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems, known for the Ubuntu platform, which is widely utilized in various enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our clients include top public cloud and silicon providers as well as industry giants across multiple sectors. As a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, we have over 1200 colleagues in more than 80 countries, with minimal office-based roles. Teams meet in person two to four times a year to align on strategy and execution.
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We are seeking a Lead Python Software Engineer who is committed to high engineering quality, continuous skill development, and the application of best practices in the workplace. In this role, you will work with various software systems and innovative open-source solutions within the Commercial Systems unit, which consists of seven engineering teams collaborating with other teams at Canonical. The Integrations team within Commercial Systems focuses on automating SAAS user management and onboarding new data sources into our data mesh. This team is responsible for designing, developing, and operating a Python-based solution to automate SAAS seat management and track application spend while integrating both internal and external data sources using open-source ETL solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Develop engineering solutions using Python.
- Collaborate with colleagues on technical designs and code reviews.
- Deploy and operate services developed by the team.
- Depending on your seniority, mentor and provide career development feedback to colleagues.
- Promote effective engineering and organizational practices.
Requirements:
- Exceptional academic record from high school and university.
- Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling alternative narrative.
- Proven track record of exceeding expectations to achieve outstanding results.
- Experience with software development in Python.
- Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills.
- Result-oriented with a personal drive to meet commitments.
- Ability to travel internationally twice a year for up to two weeks for company events.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Performance engineering and security experience.
- Familiarity with Airbyte, Ranger, Temporal, or Trino.
Work Conditions:
- Full-time remote position with a distributed work environment.
- Annual compensation review and performance-driven bonuses.
- Access to a personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Benefits include annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, employee assistance program, and opportunities to travel for company events.
Canonical is at the forefront of the global shift to open-source technology. As the publisher of Ubuntu—one of the most significant open-source projects—we are revolutionizing the software landscape. We maintain a high standard for our recruitment process and seek candidates who are dedicated to excellence and innovation. Canonical has encouraged remote work since its inception in 2004, making it a forward-thinking workplace that challenges employees to think critically and continuously improve their skills. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity within our workforce.
