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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineering Manager For Iam (Identity And Access Management) - **Company:** Canonical Ltd. - **Location:** Barcelona, Spain (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Artificial Intelligence, Ubuntu (Operating System), Code Review, Data Stores, Distributed Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, Software Engineering, Containerization, Kubernetes, Bare Metal, Free and Open-Source Software - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/engineering-manager-for-iam-identity-and-access-management-en-barcelona-ID-366693543 ## About the Role We are hiring an Engineering Manager for IAM (Identity and Access Management) to build high?performing Go and Python services and secure identity and access management solutions that will be used across all company products. From Ubuntu One SSO to Juju, LXD and MAAS your team will define the way Canonical users, clients and community members access their favorite open source applications., Proven experience hiring and leading a high?performance software engineering team Experience with Go and Python software development Ability to design and implement complex, distributed system Experience working with container technology and Kubernetes Strong understanding of software/infrastructure security and performance Experience designing and/or operating large?scale distributed systems Knowledge of identity and access management technologies and standards is desirable but not essential Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long ## Description 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 ****+ 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.We are hiring an Engineering Manager for IAM (Identity and Access Management) to build high?performing Go and Python services and secure identity and access management solutions that will be used across all company products. From Ubuntu One SSO to Juju, LXD and MAAS your team will define the way Canonical users, clients and community members access their favorite open source applications.This is an opportunity for a software engineering manager with a passion for distributed systems operations to help us transform the future of identity management at Canonical. Experience in the identity and access management (IAM) field is desirable but not required. You will work with upstream open source projects, alongside internal teams to deliver high quality software that can be deployed on bare metal, public cloud and Kubernetes.As the identity team engineering manager you will bring significant software development experience, Kubernetes knowledge and a keen eye for software design, performance and security. You will be responsible for working with product management to define the technical vision for the products, managing the team backlog, reviewing code and coaching younger team members.You will also be involved in all aspects of the software development process: you will design software, write high?quality code and tests, provide insightful code reviews, write documentation and help to troubleshoot issues.In addition to the engineering behind the project itself, you'll have the chance to work with industry?leading teams inside Canonical, ensuring your work is backed by rock?solid data stores, and highly observable using our Kubernetes?based Observability stack. You'll work with broader open source communities, participating in "hackfest" events, webinars and conferences.Location:This role will be based remotely in the EMEA or AMER regions.What We Are Looking For In YouProven experience hiring and leading a high?performance software engineering teamExperience with Go and Python software developmentAbility to design and implement complex, distributed systemExperience working with container technology and KubernetesStrong understanding of software/infrastructure security and performanceExperience designing and/or operating large?scale distributed systemsKnowledge of identity and access management technologies and standards is desirable but not essentialExceptional academic track record from both high school and universityUndergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen pathProfessional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skillsExcellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountabilityAbility to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks longWhat We Offer ColleaguesDistributed work environment with twice?yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveTeam Member Assistance Program & Wellness PlatformOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass and travel upgrades for long?haul company eventsAbout CanonicalCanonical 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, weneed to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in ****. 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 employerWe are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. 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