Lead Python Software Engineer, Commercial Systems

Lead Python Software Engineer, Commercial Systems Join to apply for theLead Python Software Engineer, Commercial Systemsrole atCanonical .Canonical is a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, 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 in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with over 1200 colleagues in more than 80 countries and very few office‑based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.The company is founder‑led, profitable and growing.We are hiring aLead Python Software Engineerwho strives for the highest engineering quality, seeks improvements, continuously develops their skills, and applies them at work. This is an exciting opportunity to work with many popular software systems, integration technologies, and open source solutions.TheCommercial Systemsunit is comprised of six engineering teams that closely collaborate with other engineering and business teams at Canonical. Services designed, developed and operated by the Commercial Systems unit are at the heart of Canonical's business and Python plays an integral role. We are looking for Python Software Engineers for theIntegrationsteam.TheIntegrationsteam is responsible for the automation of SaaS user management and onboarding of new data sources to the data mesh. The team designs, develops and operates a Python‑based solution to automate SaaS seat management and track spend across the application portfolio. It also integrates internal and external data sources into the data mesh using open‑source ETL solutions, enabling more data‑driven decisions in the organization.Location:This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.The role entailsDevelop 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 provide career development feedback.Develop and evangelise great engineering and organisational practices.What we are looking for in youExceptional academic track record from high school and university.Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or an alternative promising narrative.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.Nice-to-have skillsPerformance engineering and security experience.Experience with Airbyte, Ranger, Temporal or Trino.What we offer colleaguesDistributed 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 Program.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 company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence – in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical work from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.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.Key job informationSeniority level: Mid‑Senior levelEmployment type: Full‑timeJob function: Information TechnologyIndustries: Software Development#J-18808-Ljbffr