Overview

Canonical 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.

Job Position: Golang Engineer
Location: Lagos

Job Responsibilities

  1. Design and implement well-tested and documented software in Go
  2. Debug and fix issues encountered by your users
  3. Participate in our engineering process through code and architectural reviews
  4. Collaborate with the community and colleagues on technical specifications
  5. Seek improvements to engineering and operations practices
  6. In some cases, deploy and operate services developed by the team
  7. Contribute to the success of your product through technical advocacy

Requirements

  1. An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
  2. Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
  3. Drive and a track record of going above and beyond expectations
  4. Well-organised, self-starting and able to deliver to schedule
  5. Professional manner in interacting with colleagues, partners, and the community
  6. Experience designing and writing high-quality Golang software on Linux
  7. Experience with and passion for Linux at the system level
  8. For more senior roles, experience building, deploying, and operating distributed systems and APIs
  9. Professional written and spoken English
  10. Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
  11. Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
  12. Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation
  13. Excellent communication and presentation skills
  14. Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
  15. Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each

Nice-to-have skills:

  1. Experience developing for Ubuntu Linux
  2. Experience with Juju, LXD, Microk8s, Snapd, Ubuntu Core, Ubuntu Pro
  3. Performance engineering and security experience

What We Offer Colleagues

  1. We 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.
  2. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus 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.
  3. Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
  4. Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
  5. Annual compensation review
  6. Recognition rewards
  7. Annual holiday leave
  8. Maternity and paternity leave
  9. Employee Assistance Program
  10. Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
  11. Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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