Lead Python Engineer – Commercial Systems at Canonical

Lead Python Engineer for Commercial Systems at Canonical

Are you a senior-level Python engineer with a passion for building great software? Canonical is looking for a **Lead Python Software Engineer** to work on our Commercial Systems team. In this full-time remote job, you will lead the design and development of important software that helps our business grow. This is a great chance to have a big impact on a well-known open-source company.

Your work will be central to our team's success. You will be a technical leader, guiding other engineers and helping to make important decisions about how we build our software. We need someone who is not only a great coder but also a great leader who can help others improve. If you are ready to take on a lead role and build reliable systems, we want to hear from you.

Job Posted
August 30, 2025

⏳ Last Date
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💼 Job Type
Full-Time / Remote

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$50k - $120k Per Year

📄 Job Description

As a Lead Python Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the full life cycle of software development, from design to deployment. You will work on important commercial systems that handle billing, customer data, and sales. You will write clean, well-tested code, and help improve our systems. You will also mentor and guide other engineers on your team.

📌 Requirements

• Many years of experience as a software engineer, with a focus on Python.
• Experience with cloud technologies like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
• Strong skills in designing, building, and maintaining software systems.
• Proven ability to lead projects and work with a team.
• Good understanding of database technologies.

🚠️ What You Will Do

• Write high-quality, efficient Python code for commercial systems.
• Lead the design and architecture of new software projects.
• Help and mentor other engineers on your team.
• Ensure our software is well-tested and free of bugs.
• Work with product teams to understand and build new features.

🏢 About Canonical

Canonical is a company that provides software and services for the open-source world. We are best known for creating Ubuntu, a popular operating system. Our mission is to make open-source software easier to use and more secure for people and businesses everywhere. As a remote company, we value collaboration and a supportive work environment.

📝 How to Apply

If you are an experienced Python engineer and want to take on a lead role, we would love to hear from you. Please click the button below to apply directly.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What are "Commercial Systems"?
These are the software systems that handle business-related functions, such as billing, customer accounts, and sales.

Q2: What is the "Lead" part of the job?
This means you will be a technical leader. You won't manage people, but you will lead the design of projects and guide other engineers in their work.

Q3: Will I be working with a specific team?
Yes, you will be part of a small team of engineers who work on these important commercial systems.

Q4: What's the main programming language I'll use?
Python is the main language for this role, but experience with other languages and technologies is a bonus.