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Unlock employer Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posted: 14 Aug 2025

Financial

  • Estimate: $40k - $60k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Fully Remote
  • Apply from abroad
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Intermediate
  • English: Professional

Position

About the Job: Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include prominent public cloud and silicon providers and industry leaders across various sectors.

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As a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, Canonical has over 1200 colleagues in more than 75 countries, with very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times a year in interesting locations around the world to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder-led, profitable, and expanding, with the mission to make open source software available to people everywhere.

The web team works in a multi-disciplinary environment alongside visual designers, UX designers, and other developers to bring exciting new web projects to life. We value collaboration and continuous improvement in our work and processes.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Demonstrable experience in modern web applications
  • Strong understanding of HTML, CSS (with SCSS), and JavaScript
  • Experience with JavaScript component libraries
  • Familiarity with TypeScript
  • Experience in creating responsive user interfaces for various devices and browsers
  • Knowledge of Git or other version control systems
  • Awareness of SEO best practices and accessibility considerations
  • Strong understanding of web performance in complex user interfaces
  • Ability to collaborate with UX designers and server-side developers
  • Curiosity about technology and a thirst to learn
  • Based in EMEA timezones (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa)
  • University degree or equivalent education

Useful Experience (if available):

  • Familiarity with Linux desktop technologies
  • Experience with server-side languages, such as Python or NodeJS
  • Involvement in large-scale React projects (with TypeScript)
  • A history of open source contributions

Who You Are:
We are seeking a Web Developer who is passionate about web standards and keeps up with industry developments. You embrace challenges and actively seek opportunities to improve your skills. You value both design and code and possess strong communication skills.

What You'll Do:

  • Create high fidelity websites and web apps using HTML, CSS (SCSS), and JavaScript (React and TypeScript)
  • Maintain existing projects, including content updates and new page additions
  • Manage incoming requests for updates and collaborate with others as needed
  • Ensure high and consistent standards across our product portfolio
  • Ensure compliance with our web style guides and living style guide, Vanilla Framework
  • Work closely with UX and visual designers to enhance user experiences

What We Offer:

  • Competitive compensation tailored to geographical location, experience, and performance
  • Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
  • Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
  • Annual compensation review and recognition rewards
  • Annual holiday leave and maternity/paternity leave
  • Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
  • Opportunities to travel for team events

About Canonical:
Canonical is at the forefront of the global shift to open source, as the publisher of Ubuntu, one of the key open-source platforms utilized in AI, IoT, and cloud technologies. We recruit globally and maintain high standards for our workforce, fostering an environment free from discrimination to enhance diversity and inclusiveness.

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