Engineering Manager for IAM (Identity and Access Management)

Canonical; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative software company is seeking an Engineering Manager for IAM to lead high-performing teams in developing secure identity and access management solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of identity management across various open-source applications. You will leverage your extensive experience in software development and Kubernetes to design robust systems while collaborating with diverse teams and communities. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience hiring and leading high-performance software engineering teams.
• Ability to design and implement complex, distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Define the technical vision and manage the team backlog.
• Collaborate with open source projects and internal teams.

Skills

Go

Python

Kubernetes

Software Design

Software Security

Distributed Systems

IAM Technologies

Job description

Engineering Manager for IAM (Identity and Access Management)

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Canonical is seeking an experienced engineering manager to build high-performing Go and Python services and secure identity and access management solutions used across all company products. Your team will define how Canonical users, clients, and community members access their favorite open source applications, from Ubuntu One SSO to Juju, LXD, and MAAS.

This role offers an opportunity for a software engineering manager passionate about distributed systems operations to help transform the future of identity management at Canonical. Experience in IAM is desirable but not mandatory. You will collaborate with upstream open source projects and internal teams to deliver high-quality software deployable on bare metal, public cloud, and Kubernetes.

As the engineering manager for the identity team, you will bring significant software development experience, Kubernetes knowledge, and a keen eye for software design, performance, and security. Responsibilities include defining the technical vision, managing the team backlog, reviewing code, coaching team members, designing software, writing high-quality code and tests, providing code reviews, writing documentation, and troubleshooting issues.

You will also work with industry-leading teams within Canonical, ensuring your work is supported by robust data stores and highly observable through our Kubernetes-based Observability stack. Additionally, you will engage with broader open source communities through hackfests, webinars, and conferences.

Who you are

• Proven experience hiring and leading high-performance software engineering teams
• Experience with Go and Python software development
• Ability to design and implement complex, distributed systems
• Experience working with container technology and Kubernetes
• Strong understanding of software/infrastructure security and performance
• Experience designing and operating large-scale distributed systems
• Knowledge of IAM technologies and standards is desirable but not essential

Additional information

Canonical is a growing international software company working with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu, the world's best free software platform. Our services help businesses reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance security with Ubuntu.

We foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds enriches our environment and products. We welcome applications from all identities, ensuring fair consideration.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industry: Software Development