Canonical, a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems, is seeking a Senior/Staff/Lead Architect to drive the future of collaborative open-source development tooling as part of the Launchpad team. This role is ideal for an enthusiastic engineer passionate about open-source software, Linux, and web services. The Launchpad platform manages open-source development projects and provides essential infrastructure such as code hosting, bug tracking, and package building for major projects like Ubuntu. In this role, you'll balance maintaining business-critical services with expanding feature capabilities, working on projects such as improving development flows and modernizing the web UI.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with distributed teams on design, architecture, and feature selection for solutions.
- Write high-quality, API-first Python code with unit tests.
- Debug issues and produce high-quality fixes.
- Review code from other engineers.
- Work remotely with global travel 2 to 4 times a year for events.
What We Are Looking For:
- A strategic thinker with a passion for technology and problem-solving.
- Curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable.
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field.
- Proficiency in delivering robust production code in Python.
- Experience with maintaining and improving large web applications.
- Understanding of databases, ORMs (PostgreSQL experience is a plus), data management, and data modeling.
- Familiarity with Ubuntu as a development platform and an understanding of various software packaging systems, including Debian/Ubuntu packages.
Work Conditions:
- Distributed work environment with in-person team sprints twice a year.
- Full-time position.
- Remote role with flexibility to work from home.
Language Requirements: Proficiency in English is expected.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation influenced by geographical location, experience, and performance, including an annual compensation review.
- Performance-driven annual bonuses or commissions.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Recognition rewards, annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave.
- Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform.
- Opportunities for travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
