Software Engineer - App Stores

Canonical; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative software company is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on developing backend services for the Snap Store and Charmhub.io, utilizing Python and Golang. The ideal candidate will be passionate about open source and possess a strong understanding of API development and database management. You'll collaborate with a global team, tackling exciting challenges in scaling architecture and enhancing software delivery. Join this forward-thinking firm and contribute to impactful projects in the open-source community while enjoying the flexibility of a remote-first work environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in developing public-facing APIs and web applications using Python.
• Strong academic background in Computer Science or similar degree.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Python

Golang

API Development

Database Management

Ubuntu

Soft Skills

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 leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across sectors. We are a pioneer in global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and few office-based roles. Teams meet periodically in interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.

This founder-led, profitable, and growing company offers an exciting opportunity for an exceptional software engineer passionate about open source, Linux, and Web Services at scale. Join Canonical to build a rewarding career working with talented professionals in technology.

Our 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. We face challenges such as 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 globally distributed team.
2. Write clean web service APIs to support CLI and web clients, using Python (and optionally Golang).
3. Design and implement new features and enhancements from specification to production and ongoing operations at scale.
4. Review code and technical designs produced by other engineers.
5. Discuss ideas and collaborate on solutions.
6. Work remotely with global travel for 2 to 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 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 with Ubuntu as a development and deployment platform.
5. Strong academic background in Computer Science, STEM, or similar degree.
6. Passionate about technology and working with diverse talented teams.
7. Curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable.
8. Valuing soft skills, passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated.

About Canonical

Canonical is an 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 for individuals and organizations. We help businesses reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance security with Ubuntu. As a remote-first company since 2004, we foster a digital workplace that challenges you to think differently, learn new skills, and excel.

What Canonical offers

We are at the forefront of open source, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We recruit globally and uphold high standards for excellence. Most colleagues work from home, shaping the future of work in the digital age.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all applications fairly regardless of background or identity.