Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Canonical; Remoto; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A pioneering tech firm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Backend) to join their Launchpad team. This remote role requires expertise in Python, with responsibilities including driving architectural decisions, crafting robust APIs, and mentoring engineers. Candidates should be adept at solving complex problems in distributed environments and have a strong security mindset. The company offers a distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints and a personal learning budget of USD 2,000 per year.

Servizi

Personal learning and development budget

Annual compensation review

Maternity and paternity leave

Wellness platform

Competenze

• Technical excellence in Python with production-ready code.
• Deep understanding of integration and operations in distributed environments.
• Familiarity with Ubuntu as a development platform.

Mansioni

• Influence design and architecture across distributed teams.
• Craft exceptional API-first Python code with unit tests.
• Mentor fellow engineers and lead code reviews.
• Travel internationally 2 to 4 times a year for collaboration.

Conoscenze

Python development

Leadership and collaboration

Problem-solving

Web application maintenance

Database management

Security-focused mindset

Agile methodologies

Formazione

Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science or STEM

Strumenti

PostgreSQL

Debian/Ubuntu packaging systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Join the Launchpad team at Canonical.

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. Joining Canonical means you’ll work on a highly visible platform that supports major projects like Ubuntu.

We are hiring a Senior/Staff/Lead Engineer to shape the future of open‑source collaboration. As a senior or staff‑level engineer passionate about Linux, web services, and scalable development platforms, you’ll architect and refine a mature, Python‑driven system that supports major projects like Ubuntu. Your work will be instrumental in maintaining business‑critical services while driving innovation, whether by expanding package‑building capabilities, enhancing developer workflows, or modernizing the web UI.

Location

Remote role based in the EMEA region. Candidates must be located within this region.

Responsibilities

• Influencing and driving design, architecture, and feature decisions across distributed teams to ensure high‑impact solutions.
• Crafting exceptional, API‑first Python code with unit tests, delivering robust, well‑structured systems that scale.
• Diagnosing and resolving complex technical challenges, implementing high‑quality fixes that enhance performance and reliability.
• Mentoring and uplifting fellow engineers, leading code reviews that reinforce best practices and elevate team excellence.
• Enjoying the freedom of remote work while staying globally engaged; traveling internationally 2 to 4 times a year to collaborate in key internal discussions and industry events.

Requirements

• Love technology, working with brilliant people, and solving interesting problems.
• Strategic thinker who thrives on solving complex challenges and driving innovation.
• Curious, adaptable, and articulate with strong leadership and collaboration skills.
• Proven technical excellence in Python development and delivering high‑quality, production‑ready code.
• Expertise in maintaining and improving large‑scale web applications and database management (PostgreSQL a plus).
• Deep understanding of integration, infrastructure, and operations in distributed environments.
• Security‑focused mindset, ensuring robust implementation at every stage of development.
• Familiarity with Ubuntu as a development and deployment platform.
• Solid grasp of software packaging systems, including Debian/Ubuntu packages.
• Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Software Development