Canonical

About Canonical

Empowering the world with open-source software

🏢 Tech👥 251-1K📅 Founded 2004📍 London, Greater London, United Kingdom

Key Highlights

  • Developers of Ubuntu, used by millions globally
  • Headquartered in London with a remote-first policy
  • Serves enterprise clients like Google and Microsoft
  • Privately held with significant funding from various investors

Canonical Ltd., headquartered in London, is the driving force behind Ubuntu, one of the world's most popular open-source operating systems. With a focus on cloud computing, IoT, and container orchestration, Canonical serves a diverse range of clients, including major enterprises like Google and Micr...

🎁 Benefits

Canonical offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO policies, and a remote-first work environment, allowing employees to work from any...

🌟 Culture

Canonical promotes a remote-friendly culture that values open-source contributions and encourages innovation. The company emphasizes transparency and ...

Canonical

Web Developer Mid-Level

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Overview

Canonical is hiring a Web Developer to work on modern web applications. You'll collaborate with designers and other developers using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript. This position requires demonstrable experience in web development.

Job Description

Who you are

You have demonstrable experience working on modern web applications — you understand the intricacies of building responsive user interfaces that function seamlessly across a wide range of devices and browsers. Your strong understanding of HTML and CSS, particularly with SCSS, allows you to create visually appealing and functional web pages. You are proficient in JavaScript and have experience with JavaScript component libraries, which enables you to build dynamic and interactive web applications. Additionally, your familiarity with TypeScript enhances your ability to write robust and maintainable code.

You are well-versed in version control systems, particularly Git, which is essential for collaborating with other developers in a distributed team environment. You also have an awareness of SEO best practices and consider accessibility in all your projects, ensuring that your web applications are usable by everyone. Your collaborative spirit shines through as you work alongside visual designers and UX designers, contributing to exciting new web projects.

What you'll do

As a Web Developer at Canonical, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that brings innovative web projects to life. You will collaborate closely with visual designers and UX designers to ensure that the user experience is both engaging and intuitive. Your role will involve developing modern web applications that align with Canonical's mission of making open source software accessible to everyone. You will be challenged to think differently and work smarter, constantly learning new skills and improving your craft.

You will participate in regular team meetings, which occur two to four times a year in various locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. Your contributions will directly impact the lives of millions of users who rely on Canonical's software. You will also have opportunities to mentor junior developers and share your knowledge with the team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

What we offer

Canonical offers a unique work environment that emphasizes global distributed collaboration. You will be part of a diverse team of over 1200 colleagues from more than 75 countries, working together to create world-renowned software. The company is founder-led, profitable, and committed to growth, providing you with a stable and dynamic workplace. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds in our team.

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