Back-End Engineer (Python) at Remote People | EMEA

Canonical, a premier provider of open-source software and operating systems, is on the lookout for an Engineering Manager specializing in Python and Kubernetes. This role is pivotal in cultivating a top-notch DevOps culture within our Information Systems department. At Canonical, we believe in revolutionizing the management of complex business operations and empowering our customers to adopt innovative solutions. As the Engineering Manager, you will lead a dedicated team, driving the transformation of internal workloads to align with the same open-source workloads our customers operate. Your leadership will ensure the high availability of Ubuntu and our services globally, while fostering an environment of quality, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Join Canonical as a Software Engineer and play a pivotal role in revolutionizing open source software management on public clouds and data centers. As part of our dynamic global team, you'll leverage Python and Kubernetes to create innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency. Your work will involve designing and delivering robust software operations code across the Linux stack, ensuring our systems scale effectively and meet the demands of our diverse customer base. This role is perfect for passionate engineers who thrive in a collaborative environment and are excited about cloud computing and open source technologies.

Canonical is a pioneering force in the realm of open-source software and operating systems, catering to global enterprises and technology markets. Our flagship platform, Ubuntu, powers transformative initiatives across public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We proudly serve some of the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers as well as industry frontrunners across various sectors. Our company champions global distributed collaboration, featuring over 1200 dedicated professionals across more than 80 countries, with minimal office-based roles. Teams convene in person two to four times a year in exciting global locations to align on strategies and execution.As a founder-led, profitable, and rapidly growing company, we are excited to announce an opening for a Python Engineering Manager. We seek a leader who embodies accountability in developing internal products, maintains high engineering quality standards, continuously enhances their skills and those of their team members, and possesses a strong drive for results. This role presents an excellent opportunity to collaborate with talented individuals and leverage innovative open-source solutions to support Canonical's growth.The Commercial Systems unit consists of six engineering teams that work closely with other engineering and business teams at Canonical. The services crafted, developed, and operated by the Commercial Systems unit are integral to Canonical's operations, with Python playing a crucial role in our success. We are looking for software engineering managers to lead these teams:The Data Governance team is dedicated to enabling secure and well-governed access to comprehensive datasets sourced from various internal and external data sources, organized within a data mesh. This team employs well-known open-source data governance tools like Trino and Ranger, defines and executes data governance processes, and democratizes data across Canonical.The Integrations team focuses on automating SaaS user management and onboarding new data sources into the data mesh. This team designs, develops, and operates a Python-based solution to automate SaaS seat management and track expenditures across the application portfolio. Additionally, the team integrates both internal and external data sources into the data mesh using open-source ETL solutions, empowering data-driven decision-making within the organization.Location: This position is fully remote within the EMEA region.

Join Canonical, a global leader in open source technology, as a Senior Python Engineer. In this dynamic remote role, you will develop high-quality Python applications that power our innovative solutions in cloud computing, data science, and IoT. Collaborate with a diverse team of experts, contribute to impactful projects, and engage with the open-source community to enhance software operations globally. If you are passionate about creating exceptional software and driving technical excellence, we want to hear from you!

Join Canonical, a trailblazer in open-source software, as an Engineering Manager leading a dynamic team dedicated to optimizing Ubuntu for top-tier cloud partners like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the development, testing, and deployment of base Ubuntu images, ensuring exceptional performance and security for millions of users. Your leadership will drive our mission to deliver superior public cloud VM experiences while maintaining a unified operating environment across various cloud infrastructures. This position offers the opportunity to cultivate a high-performing team, engage with partners directly, and shape the future of cloud technology in an innovative and supportive environment.

Join Binance, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem, as a Security Engineer focused on fortifying our cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and production systems. In this pivotal technical role, you will enhance our security posture, prioritize preventative measures, and implement secure-by-default platforms. Collaborating closely with our Platform, DevOps, and Engineering teams, you will design and operate security tools across cloud environments, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines, with a strong emphasis on developing production-grade security software using Python.

At GitLab, we are revolutionizing the DevSecOps landscape with our intelligent orchestration platform. Our mission is to empower organizations to enhance developer productivity, streamline operations, mitigate security risks, and accelerate their digital transformation journey. With over 50 million registered users and a significant number of Fortune 100 companies relying on us, GitLab is trusted to deliver better, more secure software at speed.Our commitment to innovation is mirrored in our work culture. We leverage AI as a fundamental productivity tool, encouraging all team members to integrate AI into their daily tasks, fostering efficiency and innovation. At GitLab, your career can flourish, your ideas can thrive, and every voice is heard. Our high-performance culture, grounded in our values, promotes continuous knowledge sharing, enabling team members to unlock their full potential while collaborating with industry experts to tackle complex challenges. Join us in co-creating the future as we build technologies that redefine software development.Role OverviewAs a Staff Backend Engineer (Python) on the Duo Chat team within AI Engineering, you will spearhead the backend architecture that powers GitLab Duo Chat across our DevSecOps platform. Your role will involve addressing complex challenges in developing reliable, secure, and scalable AI-driven chat workflows, enabling our customers to plan, write, review, and secure code more efficiently and confidently. This is a hands-on technical leadership position where you will set the strategic direction for integrating and evolving large language model providers, such as Google Vertex AI, across Ruby on Rails and Python services, enhance our observability and testing practices, and guide the team through impactful technical decisions amidst ambiguity. In your first year, you will be expected to make pivotal architectural decisions, alleviate technical debt that hampers progress, and assist the team in delivering sustainable improvements in response quality, reliability, and maintainability.

Canonical is at the forefront of open-source software and operating systems, powering numerous enterprise technology solutions worldwide. Our flagship platform, Ubuntu, is pivotal in transformative areas such as public cloud computing, data science, artificial intelligence, engineering innovation, and IoT. We serve leading public cloud and semiconductor firms, along with industry frontrunners in various sectors. As a pioneer of global distributed teamwork, we have over 1200 team members across 75 countries, with minimal office-based roles. Our teams gather in engaging locations worldwide two to four times a year to align on strategies and execution. We're a founder-led, profitable, and rapidly growing organization. Currently, we are seeking skilled Software Engineers proficient in Python, Packaging, and Linux, who are eager to positively influence the daily operations of numerous snap, rock, and charm publishers. Success in this role requires a keen interest in packaging formats, build systems, and automation that simplify software delivery for developers and engineers, reaching the broadest possible audience. You will design and maintain specialized Python tools that facilitate the developer build and publication process. Our team is responsible for the tooling that builds snaps, charms, and the latest addition, rocks. Snapcraft empowers developers to deliver app updates seamlessly to millions of Linux systems, removing the complexities associated with supported releases and installation instructions. This platform supports thousands of applications from a diverse group of over a thousand developers, including well-known names like Spotify, Slack, and Microsoft. Charmcraft fosters collaboration among charmed operator developers, enabling publication on Charmhub, the home of the Charmed Operator Collection. Charmed Operators allow developers to package software, including databases, event queues, and observability tools, alongside operational code, streamlining the integration and operation of software in their environments.

Canonical is at the forefront of open source software, delivering innovative operating systems to the global enterprise and technology sectors. Our flagship platform, Ubuntu, powers transformative initiatives across public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We proudly serve esteemed public cloud and silicon providers, as well as industry leaders worldwide. As a pioneer in global distributed collaboration, we boast a diverse team of over 1,200 professionals across 75+ countries, with minimal office-based roles. Our teams come together two to four times a year in dynamic locations around the globe to align on strategy and execution. As we aim to revolutionize software operations through model-driven infrastructures, we invite an Engineering Manager to lead our Solutions Engineering team. This role will focus on developing cutting-edge infrastructure-as-code solutions that empower organizations to efficiently manage high-performance computing, private clouds, data lakes, AI/ML, and analytics. Your leadership will drive the creation of new technologies and products, while collaborating closely with our managed infrastructure operations team, which oversees private OpenStack clouds and Kubernetes clusters for clients worldwide. As an Engineering Manager, your primary responsibility is to nurture and guide your team, ensuring their growth and satisfaction as engineers. You will leverage your technical expertise to challenge and uplift your team members, fostering a culture of excellence. Join us in influencing our technical delivery, team direction, and execution.

Canonical, a trailblazer in open-source software and operating systems for the global enterprise and tech landscape, is seeking a passionate Graduate Software Engineer to join our innovative team. Our flagship platform, Ubuntu, powers transformative initiatives in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT, serving leading public cloud and silicon providers worldwide.As a fully remote company with over 1,200 dedicated professionals across 75+ countries, we prioritize collaborative global engagement, meeting in unique locations 2 to 4 times a year to align on strategic goals.In this role, you will be instrumental in developing, testing, and enhancing Ubuntu’s presence on public cloud platforms. Your contributions will directly impact the quality and stability of Ubuntu, which is pivotal for our global user base. Collaborating with our Ubuntu teams and major cloud partners, you will ensure the continuous improvement of our cloud images while actively engaging with our users to meet their needs.This position demands a strong foundation in Python software engineering, with a keen focus on interoperability across diverse releases and environments. Proficiency in Python is essential, and contributions to open-source projects will be considered a significant advantage. You will also manage Ubuntu images, so familiarity with apt configuration, deb packaging, and system administration will enhance your effectiveness in this role.We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about the Ubuntu project and are committed to developing tools that empower millions globally. A focus on quality, attention to edge cases, user experience, comprehensive documentation, and community engagement is paramount. You will work with a diverse user spectrum, from mission-critical environments to enthusiastic hobbyists, guiding best engineering practices to cater to all.

Join Canonical, a leading provider of open-source software, as a Software Engineer focused on developing innovative Python-based container images. In this role, you will create and maintain a diverse array of container images, collaborating with various teams to ensure the highest quality and an exceptional Ubuntu user experience. You will play a pivotal role in automating Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) processes, leveraging your expertise in container-based DevOps. By contributing to cutting-edge products like OCI images, you will help shape the future of container technology. This position offers the opportunity to work remotely across the Americas, APAC, and EMEA while engaging with a global community of tech professionals.

Who Are We?Admios has been at the forefront of nearshore software development in Latin America since 2005, collaborating with leading technology companies in Silicon Valley. Our dynamic team of 50 engineers spans 12 countries across Central and South America. We pride ourselves on attracting the most skilled developers in the region and tackling complex engineering challenges that push the boundaries of technology.Discover the unique advantages of working with us:Continuous Learning: We are committed to cultivating a well-rounded skillset encompassing technical, soft, and management skills, establishing a robust career foundation.Top Benefits: Experience an unparalleled benefits package compared to other service firms in Latin America, including generous personal time off, family leave, health benefits, and extensive personal and work reimbursements.Client Collaboration: Enjoy the opportunity to work directly with clients, fostering lasting relationships. After two years on an account, our clients can hire our engineers directly if both parties agree.

Canonical, a forefront provider of open source software and operating systems, is on the lookout for a dedicated Software Engineer specializing in Distributed Systems Testing. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the quality and resilience of applications built on Canonical’s renowned Ubuntu and Juju platforms. Your expertise will drive the success of multi-cloud deployable applications, enhancing our reputation in key areas such as public cloud, data science, AI, and IoT. We prioritize quality engineering, seeking individuals who can employ data-driven strategies to enhance testing, automation, reporting, and analytics. Join our globally distributed team as we test and deploy cutting-edge cloud solutions in diverse environments, from bare metal in customer data centers to major public clouds including AWS, GCE, and Azure. You'll have the opportunity to develop CI pipelines, test innovative products on new clouds, and contribute to the advancement of our AI/ML pipelines for automated test result analysis.

Canonical stands at the forefront of open-source software development, delivering innovative operating systems and solutions tailored for global enterprises and technology sectors. Our flagship platform, Ubuntu, is integral to transformative initiatives across public cloud infrastructure, data science, artificial intelligence, engineering advancements, and the Internet of Things (IoT). We proudly serve renowned public cloud providers, silicon manufacturers, and industry pioneers across diverse sectors. As a leader in global distributed collaboration, we boast a dynamic team of over 1,200 professionals across more than 80 countries, with minimal office-based roles. Our teams convene for strategic alignment and collaboration two to four times a year in captivating locations worldwide.Founded, profitable, and on a growth trajectory, we are seeking a Python Software Engineer dedicated to engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and skill development. This role presents an exciting opportunity to engage with popular software systems, cutting-edge integration technologies, and pioneering open-source projects.The Commercial Systems division consists of six engineering teams that collaborate closely with other technical and business units at Canonical. The services engineered and maintained by this division are crucial to our operations, with Python playing a vital role in our initiatives. We invite talented Python Software Engineers to join our dedicated Integrations team.The Integrations team focuses on automating SaaS user management and onboarding new data sources into our data mesh. This team is tasked with designing, developing, and operating Python-based solutions to streamline SaaS seat management and monitor expenditures across our application portfolio. Additionally, the team integrates various internal and external data sources into the data mesh through open-source ETL solutions, empowering data-driven decision-making across the organization.Location: This position is fully remote, available to candidates in the EMEA region.

Canonical, a trailblazer in open source software and operating systems for global enterprises, is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our dynamic Kubernetes product team. Our flagship platform, Ubuntu, is integral to cutting-edge enterprise initiatives including public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. With a customer base that includes top public cloud and silicon providers, as well as industry leaders across various sectors, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of global collaboration. Our team comprises over 1000 professionals across 70 countries, primarily working remotely, with occasional in-person meetings held in exciting locations worldwide to strategize and execute effectively.As we continue to grow, we invite a passionate Software Engineer to contribute to our Kubernetes offerings. You will play a pivotal role in developing operators and add-ons, ensuring seamless lifecycle management of critical components while delivering a zero-ops experience for project integration into Kubernetes. This position provides a unique opportunity to work closely with cutting-edge open-source technologies, enhancing user functionality and collaborating with industry peers to deliver optimal solutions to our customers.If you are enthusiastic about open source software, Linux, Golang, Python, and Kubernetes, we would love to hear from you!Location: This is a remote role available for candidates in EMEA and the Americas.

Join us in revolutionizing the deployment of MongoDB across diverse cloud environments! At Canonical, we strive to develop the premier open-source alternative to MongoDB Atlas and Amazon DocumentDB, enabling users to take full control of their data across multi-cloud and on-premise infrastructures.We are on the lookout for a seasoned Python developer with expertise in MongoDB to help us create a robust, fully managed MongoDB solution utilizing Juju. Your contributions will be pivotal in designing the most secure and reliable methods for deploying and managing MongoDB on physical machines, virtual machines, public cloud platforms, and Kubernetes. As part of our small MongoDB team, you will play a crucial role, and your efforts will significantly influence our product and the broader open-source ecosystem.

About UsAt Socket, we empower developers and security teams to accelerate their workflows by eliminating tedious security tasks. Our platform is trusted by thousands of organizations, including industry leaders like Anthropic, xAI, Figma, and Vercel. Experience the love for Socket directly from our users by checking their tweets!Founded by Feross Aboukhadijeh, a veteran open-source maintainer with software downloaded over a billion times monthly, Socket has successfully raised $65M in funding from top-tier investors and industry experts.About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Forward Deployed Engineer with a strong focus on Python to act as a vital technical liaison between Socket and our enterprise clients. In this role, you will leverage your software development skills along with exceptional customer engagement abilities to ensure successful implementations, create custom solutions, and establish the groundwork for our professional services. You will be instrumental in maximizing value for our largest clients and in shaping the future of our technical offerings.This position is fully remote, with a requirement for 20-30% travel for on-site customer engagements.What You'll DoAct as the primary technical consultant and trusted resource for 5-8 enterprise accounts.Develop custom code, scripts, and integrations to address complex customer implementation issues.Lead technical onboarding sessions, training workshops, and provide hands-on implementation guidance.Create tailored SAST rules, CVE rules, and security policies that fit customer environments.Coordinate smooth technical rollouts and integrations in complex enterprise settings.Foster strong relationships with customer engineering teams and security stakeholders.Produce standardized technical documentation, best practices guides, and reusable implementation playbooks.

About nearsure nearsure brings together remote professionals across Latin America. The company values autonomy, open communication, and diversity as guiding principles. Team members enjoy a culture built on trust, not micromanagement. Life at nearsure Fully remote team based in LATAM Opportunities to connect with colleagues and leadership through coffee breaks, tech discussions, and games Support from a dedicated People Care team starting on your first day, including help with time-off requests and wellness check-ins Accounts Management team handles client relationships so you can focus on your work What to Expect nearsure aims to create an environment where well-being comes first and professionals can grow their careers in a supportive setting. The company encourages open communication and values each team member's contributions.

Join Canonical's innovative Certification team as a Python Software Engineer, where you'll develop essential tools that ensure the seamless operation of desktops, laptops, servers, and IoT devices. Our work bridges the gap between hardware and software, making familiarity with both critical for success in this role.As part of the Certification team, you'll contribute to the development of tools that certify hardware compatibility with Ubuntu Core, Ubuntu Desktop, and Server. Explore our certified devices at ubuntu.com/certified.We design hardware solutions for independent device probing and establish software testing frameworks that evaluate every aspect of Ubuntu's performance on this hardware. This role is perfect for those eager to make a significant impact on the adoption of Linux across diverse device categories and industries. At Canonical, we foster a dynamic, fast-paced work environment filled with learning and development opportunities. The team is primarily located in EMEA time zones, collaborating with colleagues across the Americas and APAC.Collaborate with silicon manufacturers, OEMs, ODMs, and internal teams to guarantee a smooth and secure out-of-the-box Ubuntu experience. Your contributions could lead to improved Ubuntu experiences across an increasing array of devices.