Senior Backend Engineer – Build & Release (Remote) at Canonical Nigeria

Job Title: Senior Backend Engineer – Build & Release

The role entails

• Influencing and driving design, architecture, and feature decisions across distributed teams, to ensure high-impact solutions.
• Crafting exceptional, API-first Python code with unit tests, that delivering robust, well-structured systems that scale.
• Diagnosing and resolving complex technical challenges, implementing high-quality fixes that enhance performance and reliability.
• Mentoring and uplifting fellow engineers, leading code reviews that reinforce best practices and elevate team excellence.
• Enjoying the freedom of remote work while staying globally engaged. Travelling internationally 2 to 4 times a year to collaborate in key internal discussions and industry-leading external events—expanding your network, sharing expertise, and shaping innovation on a global stage.

What we are looking for in you

• You have a Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
• You love technology, working with brilliant people, and solving interesting problems
• You are a strategic thinker who thrives on solving complex challenges and driving innovation
• You are curious, adaptable, and articulate with strong leadership and collaboration skills
• You have proven technical excellence in Python development and delivering high-quality, production-ready code
• You have expertise in maintaining and improving large-scale web applications and database management (PostgreSQL a plus)
• You have a deep understanding of integration, infrastructure, and operations in distributed environments
• You have a security-focused mindset, ensuring robust implementation at every stage of development
• You have a familiarity with Ubuntu as a development and deployment platform
• You have a solid grasp of software packaging systems, including Debian/Ubuntu packages.

What we offer you

• 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. 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.
• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• 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.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is NOT SPECIFIED. Therefore, Qualified and interested candidates can: “CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE”. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Website:
Official Job Website: https://canonical.com/