Web Frontend Engineer - JS, CSS, React, Flutter

Position Overview

Canonical, a leading provider of open‐source software, is hiring a Web/UI Engineer to develop data‐rich, reliable user experiences using JS, CSS, React, and Flutter. This role supports Canonical’s enterprise products and operates within a globally distributed, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement well-tested and documented software in Web technologies or Flutter.
• Debug and fix issues encountered by users.
• Participate in code and architectural reviews within the engineering process.
• Collaborate with community members and colleagues on technical specifications.
• Contribute to technical documentation to ensure it is comprehensive and user-friendly.
• Seek improvements to engineering and operations practices.
• Deploy and operate services developed by the team.
• Advocate technically to contribute to the overall success of the product.

Required Qualifications

• Exceptional academic track record from high school and university.
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or an equivalent alternative background.
• Proven drive with a track record of exceeding expectations.
• Well-organized, self-starting, and capable of delivering on schedule.
• Professional interaction skills with colleagues, partners, and the community.
• Experience designing and writing high-quality Web technologies.
• Strong passion for and experience with TypeScript, React, or Flutter.
• An eye for accessibility and performance in web development.
• Professional written and spoken English proficiency.
• Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred).
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
• Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Result-oriented approach with a personal drive to meet commitments.
• Ability to travel twice a year for company events (up to two weeks each).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with container technologies such as LXD, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Attention to detail in user-centric UI development.
• Experience in REST API design, development, and governance.
• Background in performance engineering and security.

Benefits & Perks

• We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide, with annual reviews and a performance-driven bonus or commission.
• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
• Annual compensation review ensuring recognition of outstanding performance.
• Recognition rewards for exceptional contributions.
• Annual holiday leave.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunity to travel to new locations for team events.