Web Developer at Canonical

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Web Developer opportunity with Canonical. See the employer posting for current status and application details.

Canonical

Location: Remote
Advertised region: Home based - EMEA
Work arrangement: remote
Technologies: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Linux

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Role overview

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

Our mission is great open source

It is our mission to make open source software available to people everywhere. We create world-renowned software, impacting the lives of millions of people every day.

The web team works in a multi-disciplinary environment with visual designers, UX designers and other developers to bring exciting new web projects to life. We help and learn from each other and constantly strive to improve both our work and our processes.

Qualifications

Demonstrable experience of work on modern web applications
A strong understanding of HTML, CSS with SCSS and JavaScript
Experience with Javascript components libraries
Experience with responsive user interfaces for a wide range of devices and browsers
Experience with Git or other version control systems
Consideration of accessibility in all aspects of your work
A strong understanding of web performance in complex user interfaces
Ability to interact with UX, designers and server-side developers
Curiosity about technology and a thirst to learn
Based in EMEA timezones (Europe, the Middle East and Africa)
University degree or equivalent education
Useful experience if you have it
Familiarity with Linux desktop technologies
Server-side languages, such as Python or NodeJS
Experience working on a large scale React (with TypeScript) project
A history of open source contributions

Technology in this role

TypeScript: Demonstrable experience of work on modern web applications A strong understanding of HTML, CSS with SCSS and JavaScript Experience with Javascript components libraries Experience with responsive user interfaces for a wide range of devices and browsers Experience with Git or .
JavaScript: Demonstrable experience of work on modern web applications A strong understanding of HTML, CSS with SCSS and JavaScript Experience with Javascript components libraries Experience with responsive user interfaces for a wide range of devices and browsers Experience with Git or .
React: Demonstrable experience of work on modern web applications A strong understanding of HTML, CSS with SCSS and JavaScript Experience with Javascript components libraries Experience with responsive user interfaces for a wide range of devices and browsers Experience with Git or .
Python: Demonstrable experience of work on modern web applications A strong understanding of HTML, CSS with SCSS and JavaScript Experience with Javascript components libraries Experience with responsive user interfaces for a wide range of devices and browsers Experience with Git or .
Linux: Demonstrable experience of work on modern web applications A strong understanding of HTML, CSS with SCSS and JavaScript Experience with Javascript components libraries Experience with responsive user interfaces for a wide range of devices and browsers Experience with Git or .
Git: Demonstrable experience of work on modern web applications A strong understanding of HTML, CSS with SCSS and JavaScript Experience with Javascript components libraries Experience with responsive user interfaces for a wide range of devices and browsers Experience with Git or .
CAN: You’re aware of the latest CSS techniques but also know the limitations that developing for a broad audience can bring - actually, you embrace the .

Benefits

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 recognize 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
Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

About Canonical

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 our 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.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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Source checked: 2026-11-08

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