Software Developer (Backend SaaS)

Software Developer (Backend SaaS)

– Canonical

Canonical is a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems. Our flagship platform, Ubuntu, powers critical infrastructures in public cloud, data science, AI, IoT, and more. We are building the next generation of Landscape, a management solution for Ubuntu at enterprises, and we need an experienced backend engineer to help shape the product.

Location:

Remote, Americas region

What you’ll do

Collaborate proactively with a distributed team

Write high‑quality code to create new features, fix bugs, and modernise the Landscape codebase

Implement and maintain public‑facing APIs and web services (Python)

Apply automated testing and code‑quality best practices

Participate in architectural and code reviews

Own problems end‑to‑end and deliver solutions

Assist with release management during development cycles

Work remotely with global travel to internal and external events (2‑4 weeks/year)

Who you are

You love technology and thrive working with brilliant people

You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable

You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self‑motivated

Hold a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or related field

Proficient developing public‑facing APIs and web applications using Python (Flask, Django)

Experienced with databases and ORMs (PostgreSQL a plus)

Comfortable using Ubuntu as a development and deployment platform

Benefits

Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in person

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review and performance‑driven bonus or commission

Recognition rewards, annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave

Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform

Travel opportunities to meet colleagues and Priority Pass upgrades for long‑haul events

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination and welcome applicants of all backgrounds.

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