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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with over 1,200 colleagues in more than 80 countries and very few office‑based roles.
Location
This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.
The role entails
Develop engineering solutions leveraging Python.
Collaborate with colleagues 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 evangelise great engineering and organisational practices.
What we are looking for in you
Exceptional academic track record from high school through university.
Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about an alternative path.
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 a personal drive to meet commitments.
Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long.
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 Programme.
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events.
About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Software Development
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