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Urgent! Senior Software Engineer (Backend) Job Opening In Barcelona – Now Hiring Canonical

Senior Software Engineer (Backend)



Job description

Join us as a Senior Software Engineer (Backend) at Canonical, a leading provider of open source software and operating systems.

Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT.

Canonical is founder-led, profitable, and growing, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries.

We are hiring a Senior/Staff/Lead Engineer to join the Launchpad team, a platform for managing open-source development projects, including code hosting and review, bug tracking, package building, translations, and more.

As a senior or staff-level engineer, you will have the opportunity to architect and refine a mature, Python-driven system that supports major projects like Ubuntu.

Your work will be instrumental in maintaining business-critical services while driving innovation, whether by expanding package-building capabilities, enhancing developer workflows, or modernizing the web UI.

$Location: This is a remote role based in the EMEA region.

Candidates will be expected to be located within this region.

Role Responsibilities

  • Influence and drive design, architecture, and feature decisions across distributed teams to ensure high-impact solutions.

  • Craft exceptional, API-first Python code with unit tests, delivering robust, well-structured systems that scale.

  • Diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges, implementing high-quality fixes that enhance performance and reliability.

  • Mentor and uplift fellow engineers, leading code reviews that reinforce best practices and elevate team excellence.

  • Enjoy the freedom of remote work while staying globally engaged, traveling internationally 2 to 4 times a year to collaborate in key internal discussions and industry-leading external events.

Requirements

  • 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 similar degree.

What We Offer

  • Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person.

  • 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, committed to fostering 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.

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