Overview
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 operate with a globally distributed team (1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries) and few office-based roles. Teams meet a few times per year in person at locations around the world to align on strategy and execution.
This is a technical management role to lead a team that develops Python and Golang micro-services powering our global software distribution engine for the Snap Store and Charmhub.io marketplaces. We aim to transform how people experience open source software by expanding the range of software we deliver through this system. If you value clean APIs, predictability in shipping software, and test-driven development within an agile plan, you will fit in.
This is a great opportunity to contribute to engineering a highly scalable SaaS product and to learn from Canonical's security team as we deliver capabilities safely to customers worldwide.
Responsibilities
* Lead a remote team of engineers in your time zone
* Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, feedback, and hands-on career development
* Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, management, and external stakeholders
* Be an active part of the leadership team and collaborate with other leaders to deliver the roadmap
* With your team, build clean web service APIs to support both CLI and web frontend clients, using Python (and optionally Golang)
* Engage with multiple teams at Canonical, as well as the open-source community and commercial partners
What we are looking for in you
* Good experience in leading modern, agile software development practices
* Experience in forming a healthy, collaborative engineering culture aligned with company values
* Demonstrated ability to model sound engineering principles and contribute toward team goals
* Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
* Mentor, develop and grow people with a track record of doing so
* Knowledgeable and passionate about software development
* Focused on delivering high-quality software on a timely basis
* Value and nurture great team culture and spirit
* Experience with agile development methodologies
* Software development experience in Python; Golang experience is a plus
* Effective written and verbal communication skills
* Practical experience with Linux system administration
What we offer you
* Fully remote working environment
* Personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD per annum
* Annual compensation review
* Recognition rewards
* Annual holiday leave
* Parental leave
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Opportunity to travel to meet colleagues at sprints
* 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 publisher of Ubuntu, we are transforming software for AI, IoT, and the cloud. We recruit on a global basis and uphold high standards for new team members. Most colleagues have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge 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 strengthens our team and products. We will give your application fair consideration.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Software Development
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