Software Developer (Backend SaaS)

Canonical; Hamilton; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Software Developer to join their innovative team. This exciting role involves developing high-quality code for a next-generation management solution for Ubuntu in the enterprise. You will work with a distributed team, contributing to observability, telemetry, security, and operations across large estates. With a commitment to open source and a focus on collaboration, this position offers opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are eager to push boundaries and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual learning and development budget

Regular compensation reviews

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive benefits including leave

Wellness programs

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for technology and teamwork.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or STEM fields.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality code for new features and bug fixes.
• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.

Skills

Python

Flask

Django

API Development

PostgreSQL

Ubuntu

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

STEM related fields

Job description

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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 enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing, with a global distributed team of over 1200 colleagues in 75+ countries.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a software engineer passionate about open source, Linux, Python, and web services at scale. You will contribute to building the next-generation management solution for Ubuntu in the enterprise, enabling observability, telemetry, security, compliance, and operations across large estates.

Responsibilities

1. Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.
2. Develop high-quality code for new features, bug fixes, and modernization of Landscape.
3. Ensure code quality through automated testing and code reviews.
4. Participate in architectural and engineering reviews.
5. Own problems and deliver effective solutions.
6. Work remotely with occasional travel (2-4 weeks per year).
7. Assist with release management during development cycles.
8. Collaborate with DevOps for Landscape SaaS.

Qualifications

1. Passion for technology and teamwork.
2. Curiosity, flexibility, articulation, and accountability.
3. Soft skills: passion, enterprising spirit, thoughtfulness, self-motivation.
4. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or related fields.
5. Proficiency in developing public-facing APIs and web applications, preferably using Python.
6. Experience with Python frameworks like Flask and Django.
7. Experience with databases and ORMs (PostgreSQL preferred).
8. Comfort with Ubuntu as a development and deployment platform.

What We Offer

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person sprints.
• Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000.
• Regular compensation reviews and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits including leave, parental leave, wellness programs, and travel opportunities.

About Canonical

Canonical pioneers open source innovation, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We hire globally, uphold high standards, and foster a diverse, inclusive workplace. Working at Canonical means thinking differently, learning continuously, and pushing boundaries.

Additional Details

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