Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Canonical; Granada; A distancia; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading tech company is seeking a Senior/Staff/Lead Engineer to join their Launchpad team. This role focuses on developing open-source collaboration tools and requires strong Python development skills and experience managing large-scale web applications. Ideal candidates will thrive in a global, distributed work environment with occasional travel for team sprints. Competitive compensation and a strong commitment to diversity are offered.

Servicios

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000

Annual compensation review

Maternity and paternity leave

Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform

Formación

• Proven technical excellence in Python development and delivering production-ready code.
• Expertise in maintaining and improving large-scale web applications.
• A security-focused mindset, ensuring robust implementation at every stage of development.

Responsabilidades

• Influence and drive design, architecture, and feature decisions across distributed teams.
• Craft exceptional, API-first Python code with unit tests.
• Mentor and uplift fellow engineers, lead code reviews that reinforce best practices.

Conocimientos

Python development

Leadership

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Database management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Herramientas

PostgreSQL

Ubuntu

Descripción del empleo

Overview

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 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 globally distributed with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person in locations around the world to align on strategy and execution. We are founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We are hiring a Senior/Staff/Lead Engineer to join the Launchpad team and shape the future of open-source collaboration. Launchpad is a platform for managing open-source development projects, including code hosting and review, bug tracking, package building, translations, and other facilities used by free and open-source software developers. This is a remote role based in the EMEA region; candidates will be expected to be located within this region.

Responsibilities

• Influence and drive design, architecture, and feature decisions across distributed teams to ensure high-impact solutions.
• Craft exceptional, API-first Python code with unit tests, delivering robust, well-structured systems that scale.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges, implementing high-quality fixes that enhance performance and reliability.
• Mentor and uplift fellow engineers, lead code reviews that reinforce best practices and elevate team excellence.
• Work remotely while staying globally engaged; travel internationally 2 to 4 times a year to collaborate in internal discussions and external events, expanding your network and shaping innovation on a global stage.

What we are looking for

• You love technology, enjoy working with brilliant people, and like solving interesting problems.
• You are a strategic thinker who thrives on solving complex challenges and driving innovation.
• You are curious, adaptable, and articulate with strong leadership and collaboration skills.
• You have proven technical excellence in Python development and delivering production-ready code.
• You have expertise in maintaining and improving large-scale web applications and database management ( PostgreSQL a plus).
• You have a deep understanding of integration, infrastructure, and operations in distributed environments.
• You have a security-focused mindset, ensuring robust implementation at every stage of development.
• You are familiar with Ubuntu as a development and deployment platform.
• You have a solid grasp of software packaging systems, including Debian/Ubuntu packages.
• You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree.

What we offer colleagues

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually and provide a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We offer additional benefits reflecting our values and local needs globally.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Travel upgrades for long-haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a high standard for people joining the company. Most colleagues have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.