Remote Web Frontend Engineer - JS, CSS, React, Flutter

Description:

• Canonical is seeking a Web Frontend Engineer proficient in JS, TypeScript, React, CSS, and Flutter for various teams within the company.
• The role involves contributing to the development of an open-source React toolkit and the Vanilla Framework to ensure consistency across products and sites.
• The position requires using REST APIs for communication and focusing on API design.
• Accessibility in products is a priority, with collaboration with designers being essential.
• The team is expanding its exposure to Flutter for desktop and web development.
• Candidates are expected to have exceptional academic achievements, a passion for open-source software, and a keen interest in cutting-edge web technologies.
• Responsibilities include writing high-quality software, collaborating with a global team, providing technical leadership, debugging issues, and contributing to technical documentation.
• The role offers the opportunity to work from home with biannual global travel for company events.

Requirements:

• Candidates should have an outstanding academic track record from high school and university.
• An undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM is preferred, or a compelling narrative about an alternative path.
• Strong drive, organizational skills, and the ability to exceed expectations are required.
• Proficiency in web technologies (HTML, CSS, JS), Typescript, React, or Flutter is necessary.
• Familiarity with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu), accessibility, and performance optimization is essential.
• Excellent communication skills in English, interpersonal skills, and accountability are expected.
• Additional skills such as experience with container technologies, curiosity about web development, and REST API design are advantageous.
• The ability to travel twice a year for company events is mandatory.

Benefits:

• Compensation is based on geographical location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and performance-driven bonuses.
• Additional benefits include a personal learning and development budget, recognition rewards, annual holiday leave, and maternity/paternity leave.
• Team members receive an Employee Assistance Programme, opportunities for global travel, and travel upgrades for company events.
• Canonical offers a distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints, fostering personal and professional growth.