Overview Join to apply for the Senior Web Engineer role at Canonical 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 across public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers and industry leaders. The company is founder-led, profitable and growing. We are hiring a Senior Software Engineer on the Web Engineering team to drive best practices across the team and lead technical conversations. You will identify risks and communicate them to stakeholders, and help move projects forward. There are opportunities to gain deep technical knowledge of complex products with space and support to hone your craft. We value transparency, intellectual honesty and teamwork. Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region. Responsibilities Identify what matters for the team and drive initiatives to improve them Design and implement well-tested and documented software Debug and fix issues encountered by users Lead in engineering processes through code and architectural reviews Contribute to technical documentation to make it best-in-class Seek improvements to engineering and operations practices Deploy and operate services developed by the team Contribute to the product by technical advocacy What we are looking for Curate technical quality standards by designing the architectural approach to support business objectives Value soft skills; be passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated Strong academic track record; undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling alternative path Drive and a track record of going above and beyond Well-organised, self-starter and able to deliver to schedule Experience researching new technology or approaches and integrating modern approaches to projects Provides comprehensive and insightful code reviews on items of any size Eye for accessibility and performance Professional written and spoken English Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred) Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability Excellent communication and presentation skills Result-oriented with a personal drive to meet commitments Ability to travel twice a year for company events up to two weeks each Nice-to-have skills Experience with container tech such as LXD, Docker and Kubernetes Experience fostering and maintaining a talented team by defining excellence REST API design, development and governance Drive to deliver performance engineering and security experience What we offer We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. Compensation is revisited annually and includes a performance-driven bonus or commission. We provide additional benefits reflecting our values and ensure fairness globally. Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints 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 publisher of Ubuntu, we are central to the open source ecosystem and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud. We recruit on a global basis and maintain high standards for new hires. Most colleagues have worked from home since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, and raise your game. Equal Opportunity 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. J-18808-Ljbffr