Senior Software Engineer (Backend)
Canonical Sevilla La Nueva, Community of Madrid, Spain
6 days ago • Remote hosting across EMEA region – candidates must be located within the region.
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets.
Ubuntu, the platform, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across many sectors.
We are a founder‑led, profitable, and growing company with 1,200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office‑based roles.
About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. We publish Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects and a platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud.
We recruit globally and set high standards for people joining the company. We expect excellence; to succeed, you must be the best at what you do.
The role entails
* Influencing and driving design, architecture, and feature decisions across distributed teams to ensure high‑impact solutions.
* Crafting exceptional, API‑first Python code with unit tests, delivering robust, well‑structured systems that scale.
* Diagnosing and resolving complex technical challenges, implementing high‑quality fixes that enhance performance and reliability.
* Mentoring and uplifting fellow engineers, leading code reviews that reinforce best practices and elevate team excellence.
* Enjoying the freedom of remote work while staying globally engaged – travelling internationally 2–4 times a year to collaborate in key internal discussions and industry‑leading external events.
What we are looking for in you
* You love technology, working with brilliant people, and solving interesting problems.
* You are a strategic thinker who thrives on solving complex challenges and driving innovation.
* You are curious, adaptable, and articulate, with strong leadership and collaboration skills.
* You have proven technical excellence in Python development and delivering high‑quality, production‑ready code.
* You have expertise in maintaining and improving large‑scale web applications and database management (PostgreSQL a plus).
* You have a deep understanding of integration, infrastructure, and operations in distributed environments.
* You have a security‑focused mindset, ensuring robust implementation at every stage of development.
* You have a familiarity with Ubuntu as a development and deployment platform.
* You have a solid grasp of software packaging systems, including Debian/Ubuntu packages.
* You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or a similar degree.
What we offer colleagues
* 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.
* Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform.
* Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
* Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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