Lead Python Software Engineer, Commercial Systems 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. We are hiring a Lead Python Software Engineer who will strive for the highest engineering quality, seek improvements, continuously develop their skills, and apply them at work. Role Overview The Commercial Systems unit consists of six engineering teams that closely collaborate with other engineering and business teams at Canonical. Services designed, developed, and operated by this unit are at the heart of Canonical’s business, and Python plays an integral role. This role is part of the Integrations team, responsible for automating SAAS user management and onboarding 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, and integrates internal and external data sources into the data mesh using open-source ETL solutions. Location: Remote in the EMEA region. Responsibilities Develop engineering solutions leveraging Python Collaborate with colleagues on technical designs and code reviews Deploy and operate services developed by the team Depending on seniority, coach, mentor, and provide career development feedback Develop and evangelize great engineering and organizational practices Qualifications Exceptional academic track record from high school and university Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about an alternative chosen path 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 skills Performance engineering and security experience Experience with Airbyte, Ranger, Temporal, or Trino What we offer Distributed 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr