Software Engineer - App Stores

Canonical; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative software company is seeking a passionate Software Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves developing and operating backend services for popular marketplaces, utilizing Python and Golang. You will have the opportunity to work on exciting challenges, including scaling architecture and enhancing IoT solutions. Join a forward-thinking organization that values collaboration and offers a remote-first environment, allowing you to connect with talented professionals worldwide. If you thrive in a tech-driven atmosphere and are eager to contribute to open-source software, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proficient in developing public-facing APIs and web applications using Python.
• Experienced with relational and non-relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate remotely with a global team to build clean web service APIs.
• Design and implement new features from specification to production.

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, as well as 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 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 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 architecture, expanding software delivery, and enhancing offerings for IoT and Enterprise solutions.

If you have a passion for clean APIs, 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 global team.
2. Write 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 events.

Who you are

1. Proficient in developing public-facing APIs and web applications using Python.
2. Broad tech base with a focus on backend code and infrastructure.
3. Experienced with relational and non-relational databases, designing performant data models, and tuning queries.
4. Comfortable with Ubuntu as a development and deployment platform.
5. Strong academic background in Computer Science, STEM, or similar.
6. Passionate about technology and working with diverse talented people.
7. Curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable.
8. Valuing soft skills, 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. 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, pioneering the digital workplace of the future.

We offer a high standard for excellence, encouraging continuous learning, innovation, and a forward-thinking work environment. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.