Remote Backend Software Engineer - Stores

Description:

• This position is for a Backend Software Engineer on the Stores team at Canonical, a growing international software company.
• The role involves developing and operating backend services that power the Snap Store and Charmhub.io marketplaces.
• The services are primarily built in Python, with some components in Golang.
• The engineer will collaborate remotely with a globally distributed team.
• Responsibilities include writing clean web service APIs for CLI and web frontend clients, designing and implementing new features, reviewing code, and collaborating on solutions.
• The position requires remote work with occasional global travel for 2 to 4 weeks for internal and external events.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have demonstrated professional proficiency in developing public-facing APIs and web applications using Python.
• A broad technology base is required, with a preference for backend code and infrastructure.
• Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases is essential, including the ability to design effective data models and tune queries.
• Comfort with Ubuntu as a development and deployment platform is necessary.
• Strong academic performance in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar degree is expected.
• Candidates should possess curiosity, flexibility, articulation, and accountability.
• Valuing soft skills and being passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated are important traits for applicants.

Benefits:

• Canonical offers the flexibility to work from home.
• Employees receive learning and development allowances to enhance their skills.
• A competitive salary is provided, along with an annual compensation review.
• Recognition rewards are available for outstanding contributions.
• Generous annual leave is part of the benefits package.
• Paid maternity, paternity, and sick leave are included.
• Employees receive a Priority Pass for travel.
• The role provides exposure to international business and technology.