Engineering Manager - Web

Stack

Responsibilities

• ▹Demonstrate sound engineering principles by directly contributing to the team's goals
• ▹Estimate work, set goals, and meet them
• ▹Design and implement well-tested and documented software in Web technologies or Flutter
• ▹Debug and fix issues encountered by users
• ▹Participate in the engineering process through code and architectural reviews
• ▹Collaborate with community and colleagues on technical specifications
• ▹Contribute to technical documentation
• ▹Seek improvements to engineering and operations practices
• ▹Deploy and operate services developed by the team
• ▹Contribute to the success of the product through technical advocacy

Requirements

• ▹Knowledgeable and passionate about web and software development
• ▹Values soft skills; passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
• ▹Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
• ▹Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about an alternative path
• ▹Drive and a track record of going above and beyond expectations
• ▹Well-organised, self-starting and able to deliver to schedule
• ▹Professional manner in interacting with colleagues, partners, and community
• ▹Experience designing and writing high-quality Web technologies
• ▹Experience with and passion for Typescript, React or Flutter
• ▹An eye for accessibility and performance
• ▹Professional written and spoken English
• ▹Experience with Linux, Debian or Ubuntu preferred
• ▹Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
• ▹Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
• ▹Excellent communication and presentation skills
• ▹Ability to travel twice a year for company events for up to two weeks each

Nice to have

• ▹Experience with container tech such as LXD, Docker and Kubernetes
• ▹Experience building and maintaining a talented team

Soft skills

About the company

Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems, with a globally distributed team of 1,100+ colleagues in 75+ countries, working with cloud, silicon and industry partners.