Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, including the widely used platform, Ubuntu. We serve a diverse range of customers in the global enterprise and technology markets, including public cloud providers and industry leaders across various sectors. Our company champions distributed collaboration, with over 1200 colleagues in more than 75 countries and minimal office-based roles.
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We are seeking a Senior/Staff/Lead Architect to join our Launchpad team and drive the future of collaborative open-source development tooling. This remote role is ideal for a motivated engineer who has a passion for open-source software, Linux, and web services. You will have the opportunity to maintain our business-critical services while expanding our feature set, including improvements to package building capabilities and modernizing our web UI. The role entails collaborating on design, architecture, and feature selection for solutions across distributed teams, writing high-quality, API-first Python code with unit tests, debugging issues, and reviewing code from other engineers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate on design, architecture, and feature selection for solutions across distributed teams.
- Write high-quality, API-first Python code with unit tests.
- Debug issues and produce high-quality fixes.
- Review code from other engineers.
What We Are Looking For:
- A passion for technology and solving complex problems.
- Strategic thinking capabilities and a flexible mindset.
- Strong communication skills and self-motivation.
- Relevant academic background such as a Bachelor's in Computer Science or a similar field.
- Proficiency in delivering robust Python code to production environments.
- Experience with maintaining and improving large web applications.
- Familiarity with databases, data management, and data modeling, preferably with PostgreSQL.
- Understanding of secure delivery practices.
- Experience with Ubuntu as a development and deployment platform.
- Knowledge of software packaging systems, especially Debian/Ubuntu packages.
Language Requirements:
Proficiency in English is expected.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation package, including an annual review and performance-driven bonuses.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual holiday and parental leave.
- Wellness programs and assistance.
- Opportunities for travel to meet colleagues globally.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities and backgrounds.
