Lead Golang Software Engineer, Commercial Systems Coimbra

Lead Golang Software Engineer, Commercial Systems
Coimbra
Coimbra, Coimbra District, Portugal

Canonical is a leading provider of
- 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 Io
T. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across sectors. The company is
- led, profitable, and growing.

We are hiring a Lead Golang Software Engineer at any seniority level, who strives for high engineering quality, seeks improvements, continuously develops their skills, and applies them at work. This is an exciting opportunity to work with popular software systems, integration technologies, and
- source solutions.

The Commercial Systems unit comprises seven engineering teams that collaborate closely with other teams. These services are central to Canonical’s business, with Golang playing an integral role. We are looking for software engineers for these teams:

1. Billing team: Develops a Golang service for
   - based billing, customer spend visibility, and integration with other systems. Ideal for engineers interested in billing and payment processing.
2. Contracts team: Builds a Golang service for managing customer contracts, integrating with CRM and accounting systems. Suitable for those interested in sales and revenue processes.
3. Livepatch team: Creates a service for delivering Linux kernel patches to address vulnerabilities, focusing on security and reliability.
4. Ubuntu Pro backend team: Develops backend services for Ubuntu Pro, emphasizing security, performance, and operational reliability.

Location: Remote in the EMEA region (excluding Ubuntu Pro teams) or the AMER region (Ubuntu Pro).

Role responsibilities include:

• Developing solutions using Golang
• Leading technical design, code reviews, and implementation
• Deploying and operating
  - developed services
• Mentoring colleagues and promoting best practices

Candidate requirements:

• Strong academic background from high school and university or a compelling alternative
• Proven experience in Golang development
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Result-driven with a commitment to meet deadlines
• Willingness to travel twice a year for up to two weeks

Nice-to-have skills include:

• Experience in performance engineering and security
• Background in accounting, sales, or business roles

What we offer: Competitive worldwide compensation, annual reviews, performance bonuses, and benefits including learning budgets, travel opportunities, and more.

About Canonical: A pioneer in open source, publishing Ubuntu, and leading in AI, Io
T, and cloud platforms. We value excellence, diversity, and innovation.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We promote a workplace free from discrimination, valuing diverse perspectives and backgrounds.