Junior Web Frontend Developer
pCanonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very 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 globally distributed collaboration, with 1100+ colleagues in 75+ 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. /p pThe company is founder-led, profitable and growing. /p pbWe are hiring a Web/UI Engineer to develop a data-rich and reliable user experience. These frontends are constructed using JS, CSS, React, and Flutter, and serve as Canonical’s enterprise products that act as the company's face to our users. /b /p pFlutter is a new front-end technology that has the potential to unify our desktop and web development. We are growing the team's exposure to Flutter and have roles on both web and Ubuntu engineering for this specialism. /p pWe hire developers with outstanding academic results and a passion for open-source software, innovation, and cutting-edge web technologies. In these roles, you will have the opportunity to make significant contributions through high-quality, front-end and back-end code while exhibiting technical leadership, exceptional design, and intuitive user experience. /p pAdditionally, we encourage colleagues to engage with the broader open-source community. We're looking for individuals who can help build a thriving community, contribute to a broad range of technologies, and ensure seamless software operations at scale. /p h3Location /h3 pThis is a Globally remote role. /p h3The role entails /h3 ul liDesign and implement well-tested and documented software in Web technologies or Flutter.
/li liDebug and fix issues encountered by your users /li liParticipate in our engineering process through code and architectural reviews /li liCollaborate with community and colleagues on technical specifications /li liContribute to technical documentation to make it the best of its kind /li liSeek improvements to engineering and operations practices /li liDeploy and operate services developed by the team /li liContribute to the success of your product through technical advocacy /li /ul h3What we are looking for in you /h3 ul liAn exceptional academic track record from both high school and university /li liUndergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path /li liDrive and a track record of going above and beyond expectations /li liWell-organised, self-starting and able to deliver to schedule /li liProfessional manner in interacting with colleagues, partners, and community /li liExperience designing and writing high-quality Web technologies /li liExperience with and passion for Typescript, React or Flutter /li liAn eye for accessibility and performance /li liProfessional written and spoken English /li liExperience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred) /li liExcellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability /li liPassion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation /li liExcellent communication and presentation skills /li liResult-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments /li liAbility to travel twice a year,
for company events for up to two weeks each /li /ul h3Nice-to-have skills /h3 ul liExperience with container tech such as LXD, Docker and Kubernetes /li liREST API design, development and governance /li liPerformance engineering and security experience /li /ul h3What we offer colleagues /h3 pWe consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual premio or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally. /p ul liDistributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person /li liPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year /li liAnnual compensation review /li liRecognition rewards /li liAnnual holiday leave /li liMaternity and paternity leave /li liEmployee Assistance Programme /li liOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues /li liPriority Pass, and travel upgrades for long-haul company events /li /ul h3About Canonical /h3 pCanonical 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 have worked 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. /p pCanonical is an equal-opportunity employer /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
/li liDebug and fix issues encountered by your users /li liParticipate in our engineering process through code and architectural reviews /li liCollaborate with community and colleagues on technical specifications /li liContribute to technical documentation to make it the best of its kind /li liSeek improvements to engineering and operations practices /li liDeploy and operate services developed by the team /li liContribute to the success of your product through technical advocacy /li /ul h3What we are looking for in you /h3 ul liAn exceptional academic track record from both high school and university /li liUndergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path /li liDrive and a track record of going above and beyond expectations /li liWell-organised, self-starting and able to deliver to schedule /li liProfessional manner in interacting with colleagues, partners, and community /li liExperience designing and writing high-quality Web technologies /li liExperience with and passion for Typescript, React or Flutter /li liAn eye for accessibility and performance /li liProfessional written and spoken English /li liExperience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred) /li liExcellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability /li liPassion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation /li liExcellent communication and presentation skills /li liResult-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments /li liAbility to travel twice a year,
for company events for up to two weeks each /li /ul h3Nice-to-have skills /h3 ul liExperience with container tech such as LXD, Docker and Kubernetes /li liREST API design, development and governance /li liPerformance engineering and security experience /li /ul h3What we offer colleagues /h3 pWe consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual premio or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally. /p ul liDistributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person /li liPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year /li liAnnual compensation review /li liRecognition rewards /li liAnnual holiday leave /li liMaternity and paternity leave /li liEmployee Assistance Programme /li liOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues /li liPriority Pass, and travel upgrades for long-haul company events /li /ul h3About Canonical /h3 pCanonical 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 have worked 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. /p pCanonical is an equal-opportunity employer /p #J-18808-Ljbffr