Canonical · 1 month ago
Lead Python Software Engineer, Commercial Systems
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/StaffCanonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. They are hiring a Lead Python Software Engineer to develop engineering solutions, collaborate on designs, and enhance organizational practices within the Commercial Systems unit.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Develop engineering solutions leveraging Python
Collaborate with colleagues on technical designs and code reviews
Deploy and operate services developed by the team
Depending on your seniority, coach, mentor, and offer career development feedback
Develop and evangelize great engineering and organizational practices
Qualification
Required
Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path
Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results
Experience with software development in Python
Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills
Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
Ability to travel internationally twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long
Preferred
Performance engineering and security experience
Experience with Airbyte, Ranger, Temporal, or Trino
Benefits
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 Program
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
Company
Canonical
We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely and more cost effectively than any other company.
Founded in 2004
1001-5000 employees
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