App Store Backend Engineer

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Join Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, as a Software Engineer on our Store team. Work with talented professionals globally to develop and operate the backend services powering the Snap Store and Charmhub.io marketplaces. As an integral member of a pioneering, remote-first company, you will contribute to open-source software at scale, collaborating on solutions for enterprise, cloud, AI, and IoT sectors. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, meaningful impact, and occasional global travel for team alignment and events.

Job Overview
  • Design and build scalable backend services for Canonical’s app stores.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of public-facing APIs and web services.
  • Collaborate with a distributed team to deliver innovative solutions for global enterprise clients.
  • Engage in a remote-first environment with opportunities for international travel.
  • Champion open-source software and contribute to the Ubuntu ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
  • Write and maintain clean, efficient web service APIs in Python (and optionally Golang).
  • Design and implement new features from specification through production and ongoing operations.
  • Review code and technical designs, ensuring high standards of quality and reliability.
  • Collaborate remotely with global colleagues, sharing ideas and best practices.
  • Participate in occasional global travel for team meetings and events.
Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Professional experience developing public-facing APIs and web applications using Python.
  • Strong backend development skills with familiarity in Golang a plus.
  • Proficiency with relational and non-relational databases, including data modeling and query optimization.
  • Experience with Ubuntu as a development and deployment platform.
  • Academic background in Computer Science, STEM, or a related field.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Passion for open-source software, clean code, and automated testing.
  • Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
  • Comfortable working in a distributed, remote-first team.
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Job Type: Remote

Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience: Entry

Duration: 12 Months

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