Software Engineer - App Stores

Canonical; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering open-source tech firm that is transforming the software landscape with innovative solutions. In this exciting role, you will be part of a talented team dedicated to building scalable web service APIs and enhancing offerings for IoT and enterprise solutions. Your expertise in Python and passion for clean, efficient code will be key to driving impactful projects. With a focus on collaboration and continuous learning, this opportunity promises a rewarding career path in a dynamic and inclusive environment. Embrace the chance to work remotely while contributing to a mission that empowers individuals and organizations through open-source technology.

Qualifications

• Proficient in developing public-facing APIs and web applications using Python.
• Experienced with relational and non-relational databases, capable of designing data models.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate remotely with a globally distributed team.
• Develop clean web service APIs supporting CLI and web clients.
• Design and implement new features from specification to production.

Skills

Python

Golang

API Development

Database Design

Ubuntu

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

STEM Degree

Job description

Join to apply for the Software Engineer - App Stores role 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 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 pioneer in global distributed collaboration, with 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 people in technology.

Canonical's Store team develops and operates 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 love clean APIs, have a bias towards shipping, and believe in automated tests for higher velocity and reliability, you'll fit right in.

What you'll do

1. Collaborate remotely with a globally distributed team.
2. Develop clean web service APIs supporting CLI and web clients, using Python and optionally Golang.
3. Design and implement new features from specification to production and ongoing operations at scale.
4. Review code and technical designs of other engineers.
5. Discuss ideas and collaborate on solutions.
6. Work remotely with global travel for 2-4 weeks for internal and external events.

Who you are

1. Proficient in developing public-facing APIs and web applications using Python.
2. Broad technology base with a preference for backend code and infrastructure.
3. Experienced with relational and non-relational databases, capable of designing data models and tuning queries.
4. Comfortable with Ubuntu as a development and deployment platform.
5. Strong academic background in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar degree.
6. Passionate about technology and working with diverse talented teams.
7. Curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable.
8. Valuing soft skills, being 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 operating system. Our mission is to realize the potential of free software for individuals and organizations. We help businesses reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance security with Ubuntu. With 700 professionals across 50 countries, most work remotely, setting the pace for the digital workplace of the future.

What Canonical offers

As a pioneering open-source tech firm, we are changing the software world with Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We recruit globally and maintain high standards. Working here means thinking differently, working smarter, learning new skills, and raising your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring fair consideration for all applicants regardless of background.