Lead Python Software Engineer, Commercial Systems
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Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for 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 operates with a global, distributed team (1200+ colleagues in 80+ countries) with few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder-led, profitable and growing.
We are hiring a Lead Python Software Engineer who strives for high engineering quality, seeks improvements, continuously develops skills, and applies them at work. This is an exciting opportunity to work with many popular software systems, integration technologies, and open source solutions.
The Commercial Systems unit comprises seven engineering teams that collaborate with other engineering and business teams. Services designed, developed, and operated by the unit are central to Canonical’s business, with Python playing an integral role. We are looking for Python Software Engineers for the Integrations team.
Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.
The role entails:
* Develop engineering solutions leveraging Python
* Collaborate on technical designs and code reviews
* Deploy and operate services developed by the team
* Depending on seniority, coach, mentor, and offer career development feedback
* Develop and evangelize strong engineering and organizational practices
What we are looking for in you:
* Exceptional academic track record from high school and university
* Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling alternative narrative
* Track record of going above-and-beyond to achieve outstanding results
* Experience with software development in Python
* Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills
* Result-oriented with personal drive to meet commitments
* Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks
Nice-to-have skills:
* Performance engineering and security experience
* Experience with Airbyte, Ranger, Temporal, or Trino
What we offer colleagues:
* Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
* Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
* Annual compensation review
* Recognition rewards
* Annual holiday leave
* Maternity and paternity leave
* Employee Assistance Program
* Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
* Travel upgrades for long-haul company events
About Canonical:
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, we are driving the global move to open source. We recruit on a global basis and maintain high standards. Most colleagues have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, and learn new skills.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer:
We foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience and background creates a better work environment and better products. We will give every applicant fair consideration.
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