Software Developer (Backend SaaS)

Canonical; Gurugram District; Remote; INR 6,311,993 - 9,017,133; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review

Maternity and paternity leave

Opportunity to travel to new locations

Job summary

A leading open-source software provider is seeking a Software Engineer to focus on open-source software and Linux. This remote role emphasizes collaboration with a distributed team and requires proficiency in Python and web frameworks. Responsibilities include writing high-quality code, working on public-facing APIs, and assisting with development cycles. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields and a passion for technology and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• You have a Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree.
• You have proficiency developing public-facing APIs and web applications, preferably using Python.
• Experience with Python and web frameworks such as Flask and Django.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.
• Write high-quality code to create new features, fix bugs and modernize the Landscape codebase.
• Assist with release management during each development cycle.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Experience with web frameworks (Flask, Django)

Development of public-facing APIs

Familiarity with databases and ORMs (PostgreSQL)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Ubuntu

Job description

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 public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include world‑leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company pioneered global distributed collaboration with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office‑based roles.

Teams meet two to four times yearly in person in interesting locations around the world to align on strategy and execution.

This role is a software engineer position focused on open‑source software, Linux, Python, and large‑scale web services. You will help build the next generation Management solution for Ubuntu in the enterprise – on‑premise and on the public cloud – to enable large‑estate observability, telemetry, security, compliance and operations.

As a Landscape software engineer you will be responsible for contributing to a distributed development team and participate in all facets of the development process.

Location: Remote – Americas region.

What you’ll do

• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
• Write high‑quality code to create new features, fix bugs and modernize the Landscape codebase
• Demonstrate commitment to code quality and automated testing
• Participate in engineering process with code and architectural reviews
• Take personal ownership of problems and design and deliver solutions
• Work remotely with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for internal and external events
• Assist with release management during each development cycle
• Collaborate with DevOps for Landscape SaaS, Canonical’s hosted Landscape

Who you are

• You love technology and working with brilliant people
• You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
• You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self‑motivated
• You have a Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
• You have proficiency developing public‑facing APIs and web applications, preferably using Python
• Experience with Python and web frameworks such as Flask and Django
• Experience with databases and ORMs (PostgreSQL a plus)
• You are comfortable with Ubuntu as a development and deployment platform

What we offer colleagues

• 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
• Priority Pass and 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, one of the most important open‑source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. Working at Canonical 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.