Software Engineer - App Stores

Canonical; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative tech firm is seeking a passionate Software Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role emphasizes the development of clean web service APIs and backend services, primarily using Python and Golang. The company is at the forefront of open-source technology, offering a collaborative and flexible working environment. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on scaling production architecture, this position provides an exciting opportunity to work on impactful projects that shape the future of software. Join a diverse team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and making a difference in the digital landscape.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop clean web service APIs supporting CLI and web frontend clients, primarily using Python.
• Collaborate remotely with a globally distributed team.

Skills

Python

Golang

API Development

Database Management

Ubuntu

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

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, along with industry leaders across sectors. We are a pioneer in global distributed collaboration, with over 1200 colleagues in more than 75 countries, and few office-based roles. Teams meet a few times a year in various international locations 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. Come build a rewarding career working with talented professionals at Canonical, a growing international software company.

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

Upcoming challenges include scaling our production architecture, expanding the range of software delivered through our marketplaces, and enhancing offerings for IoT and large Enterprise solutions.

If you love creating clean APIs, prioritize shipping, and believe in automated testing for higher velocity and reliability, you'll be a good fit.

What you'll do

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

Who you are

1. Proficient in developing public-facing APIs and web applications using Python.
2. Possess a broad technological skill set with a focus on backend code and infrastructure.
3. Experienced with relational and non-relational databases, capable of designing efficient data models and tuning queries.
4. Comfortable working with Ubuntu as a development and deployment platform.
5. Strong academic background in Computer Science, STEM, or a related field.
6. Passionate about technology and working with diverse talented teams.
7. Curious, adaptable, articulate, and responsible.
8. Valuing soft skills, with qualities like passion, initiative, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation.

About Canonical

Canonical is a growing, international software company collaborating with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu, the world's leading cloud operating system. Our mission is to unlock the potential of free software for individuals and organizations. We help businesses reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance security with Ubuntu. As a remote-first company with over 700 professionals across 50 countries, we set the pace for the modern digital workplace.

What Canonical offers

We are a pioneering tech firm leading the global move to open source. Publishing Ubuntu, a key open-source project and platform for AI, IoT, and cloud, we are changing the software landscape. We recruit globally, uphold high standards, and expect excellence. Most of our team has worked remotely since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, learn new skills, and excel.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to fair consideration of all applications.