Senior Software Engineer - Digital Workplace

OverviewSenior Software Engineer – Digital Workplace at Canonical. Join a highly performant Workplace Engineering team that builds web-based systems, dashboards and analytics to empower colleagues, managers and executives to make better decisions and deliver better work.What you will doDesign and deliver web-based systems and SAASProvide new insights into the Canonical workplace experienceEnable new processes and improve existing workflowsCollaborate proactively with a distributed teamWrite high-quality code to create new featuresDebug issues and produce high-quality code to fix themProvide high-quality code reviews to other engineersDiscuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutionsEstimate work, set goals and meet themWrite project specifications, epics and understand risksUnderstand completion criteria and push work to completionCoach, mentor and provide feedback to more junior team members while developing yourselfConnect to many data sources and provide insightful visualisationsDatabase design and architecture for connected systemsDevelop new and improved working practices for the companyProvide tooling to support optimised processesLove what you doWho you areTo be successful in this team you must be an expert in two or more of the following:Backend web service programming in Python and Node.JSSolid understanding of web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScriptData analytics and statistical analysisNatural language processing, sentiment analysis, machine learningData visualisationQualifications and attributesThe ideal candidate will use their passion for experimentation and analytics to build tomorrow\’s tech organisation. This role focuses on collecting metrics, optimizing processes, and improving ways of working across Canonical. You should demonstrate leadership, excellence, and consistency and be comfortable mentoring others.What we offerDistributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveTeam Member Assistance Program & Wellness PlatformOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesTravel upgrades for long-haul company eventsAbout CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, we are shaping the software landscape with a high standard for people joining the company. Most colleagues have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, and learn new skills. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer and we are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionOtherIndustriesSoftware DevelopmentReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Canonical by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr