Senior Web Engineer - Canonical

About the Role

Canonical is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Web Engineering team. You will drive technical best practices, lead architectural conversations, and own the development of large-scale projects. This role is ideal for an exemplary engineer who values transparency, intellectual honesty, and systematic mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Drive initiatives, write specifications, and reduce system complexity.
• Engineering Excellence: Design, implement, and document well-tested software while leading code and architectural reviews.
• Operations: Deploy and operate services developed by the team, ensuring high performance and accessibility.
• Mentorship: Systematically develop and mentor team members to foster a culture of excellence.
• Advocacy: Represent the team as a subject matter expert and contribute to technical documentation.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: Proven track record in web engineering with a strong understanding of Linux (Debian/Ubuntu preferred).
• Education: Undergraduate degree in Computer Science/STEM or a compelling narrative of an alternative path.
• Soft Skills: Passionate, self-motivated, and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Technical Depth: Ability to research new technologies and integrate modern approaches sustainably.
• Commitment: Result-oriented with the ability to travel twice a year for company events.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with container technologies (LXD, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Background in REST API design, development, and governance.
• Passion for performance engineering and security.

Benefits

• Distributed Work: A remote-first environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints.
• Growth: Annual USD 2,000 personal learning and development budget.
• Compensation: Competitive salary with annual reviews and performance-driven bonuses.
• Well-being: Comprehensive benefits including holiday leave, parental leave, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Travel: Opportunities to meet global colleagues in interesting locations with travel upgrades for long-haul events.