Remote Python Engineer for Open Source Linux Tools

Canonical; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal learning and development budget

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Wellness Program

Job summary

A leading software company in Cape Town is seeking an entry-level software engineer with strong Python skills. You will work on the Ubuntu Pro Client, ensuring quality and communication with users. The role offers a distributed work environment, a personal learning budget, and opportunities for global travel. Ideal candidates are passionate about technology and committed to improving user experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree.
• Extensive experience with Python on Linux.
• Interest in and experience with Ubuntu Linux systems administration, continuous integration, or Debian packaging.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a distributed team.
• Write high-quality code and unit tests.
• Debug issues and review code from other engineers.
• Travel globally 2 to 4 weeks per year.

Job description

A leading software company in Cape Town is seeking an entry-level software engineer with strong Python skills. You will work on the Ubuntu Pro Client, ensuring quality and communication with users. The role offers a distributed work environment, a personal learning budget, and opportunities for global travel. Ideal candidates are passionate about technology and committed to improving user experiences.