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Web Developer

Leading provider of open source software and operating systems, creator of Ubuntu platform used in cloud, data science, AI, and IoT.
Frontend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Remote
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Web Developer

Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, is seeking a Web Developer to join their distributed team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on modern web applications using cutting-edge technologies like TypeScript, React, and SCSS. As part of a multi-disciplinary environment, you'll collaborate with visual designers, UX designers, and other developers to create impactful web projects. The position requires strong frontend development skills, attention to detail, and passion for web standards.

The company operates on a unique distributed work model with 1200+ colleagues across 75+ countries. Team members meet in person 2-4 times yearly in various global locations to align on strategy and execution. Canonical is founder-led, profitable, and growing, with a mission to make open source software accessible worldwide.

The role involves creating and maintaining high-fidelity websites and web apps, contributing to the company's living style guide (Vanilla Framework), and ensuring consistent quality across the product portfolio. You'll work with modern web technologies, implement responsive designs, and follow web performance best practices.

The ideal candidate should have experience with modern web development, strong understanding of frontend technologies, and a commitment to accessibility and SEO best practices. Benefits include a generous learning budget, flexible remote work, regular team meetups, and comprehensive health benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate web developer to contribute to open source software that impacts millions of users daily.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Web Developer

  • Create high fidelity websites and web apps using HTML, CSS (SCSS) and Javascript
  • Maintain existing projects including updating content and adding new pages
  • Manage incoming requests for updates
  • Ensure high and consistent standard of output across product portfolio
  • Participate in and contribute to Vanilla Framework
  • Work closely with UX designers and visual designers

Requirements For Web Developer

TypeScript
React
JavaScript
  • Demonstrable experience of work on modern web applications
  • Strong understanding of HTML, CSS with SCSS and JavaScript
  • Experience with Javascript components libraries
  • Experience with TypeScript
  • Experience with responsive user interfaces
  • Experience with Git or other version control systems
  • Awareness of SEO best practice
  • Strong understanding of web performance
  • University degree or equivalent education

Benefits For Web Developer

Education Budget
Parental Leave
  • Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
  • Annual compensation review
  • Recognition rewards
  • Annual holiday leave
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
  • Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
  • Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints

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