Software Engineer - App Stores

Canonical; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering software company that is transforming the open-source landscape with innovative solutions. As a Software Engineer, you'll work with a talented team to develop robust APIs and enhance services for a global audience. This role offers the chance to engage in meaningful projects that impact the future of technology while enjoying a flexible remote work environment. If you are passionate about clean code, love tackling challenges, and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow your career in a company that values diversity and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience developing public-facing APIs and web applications using Python.
• Familiar with relational and non-relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop clean web service APIs to support CLI and web frontend clients.
• Collaborate remotely with a globally distributed team.

Skills

Python

Golang

API Development

Web Applications

Relational Databases

Non-relational Databases

Ubuntu

Education

Computer Science Degree

STEM Degree

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 top public cloud and silicon providers, as well as industry leaders across sectors. We are a pioneer in global distributed collaboration, with over 1200 colleagues in 75+ countries and few office-based roles. Teams meet in person 2-4 times a year in interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional software engineer passionate about open source software, Linux, and Web Services at scale. Join Canonical to build a rewarding and meaningful career working with talented professionals in technology.

Our Store team develops and manages backend services powering the Snap Store and Charmhub.io marketplaces. Our services are primarily built in Python, with some Golang.

Upcoming challenges include scaling our production architecture, expanding software delivery through our marketplaces, and enhancing offerings for IoT and large enterprise solutions.

If you are passionate about clean APIs, have a bias towards shipping, and believe automated tests improve velocity and reliability, you will fit right in.

What you'll do

• Collaborate remotely with a globally distributed team.
• Develop clean web service APIs to support CLI and web frontend clients, using Python (and optionally Golang).
• Design and implement new features from specifications to production and ongoing operations at scale.
• Review code and technical designs from other engineers.
• Discuss ideas and collaborate on solutions.
• Work remotely with occasional travel (2-4 weeks) for internal and external events.

Who you are

• You have professional experience developing public-facing APIs and web applications using Python.
• You have a broad tech background, with a focus on backend code and infrastructure.
• You are familiar with relational and non-relational databases, capable of designing data models and tuning queries.
• You are comfortable working with Ubuntu as a development and deployment platform.
• You have demonstrated strong academic performance in Computer Science, STEM, or a related degree.
• You love technology and working with diverse talented teams.
• You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable.
• You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated.

About Canonical

Canonical is a growing, international software company working with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu, the world's #1 cloud OS. Our mission is to realize the potential of free software for individuals and organizations. Our services help businesses reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance security with Ubuntu. We are a remote-first company with 700 professionals across 50 countries, fostering a digital workplace that is innovative and inclusive.

We offer a high standard of excellence and a future-oriented work environment that challenges you to think differently, learn new skills, and improve continuously.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide a workplace free from discrimination and value diverse perspectives.