> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2820458-senior-software-engineer-digital-workplace](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2820458-senior-software-engineer-digital-workplace). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - Digital Workplace - **Company:** Canonical Ltd. - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Visualization, Database Design, Software Debugging, Web Development, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Node.Js, Sentiment Analysis, Web Services, Backend, Data Analytics - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840575908-senior-software-engineer-digital-workplace ## About the Role * Backend web service programming in Python and Node.JS * Solid understanding of web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript * Data analytics and statistical analysis * Natural language processing, sentiment analysis, machine learning * Data visualisation, The ideal candidate will use their passion for experimentation and analytics to build tomorrow's tech organisation. This team will help us gain insights into the business and our talent pool, and use those insights to improve the experience of working at Canonical. ## Description * Enable new processes and improve existing workflows * Collaborate proactively with a distributed team * Write high-quality code to create new features * Debug issues and produce high-quality code to fix them * Consistently provide high-quality code reviews to other engineers * Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions * Estimate work, set goals and meet them * Write project specifications, and epics and understand the risks * Understand completion criteria and push work to completion * Coaching, mentoring and providing feedback to more junior members of the team, while always developing yourself * Connect to many data sources and provide insightful visualisations * Database design and architecture for connected systems * Developing new and improved working practices for the company * Providing tooling to support optimised processes * Love what you do., As a Senior Web Engineer at Canonical, you need an analytical, data-driven mind and a passion to connect and make sense of interesting data from APIs. We focus heavily on the collection of metrics, optimising processes, and ways of working across Canonical. You need to demonstrate leadership, excellence, and consistency and will mentor others in the team., 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 * Annual compensation review * Recognition rewards * Annual holiday leave * Maternity and paternity leave * 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 ## Related Videos - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [Stop using Node.js like in 2020! What changed and what you can do today with Node.js](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100011-stop-using-node-js-like-in-2020-what-changed-and-what-you-can-do-today-with-node-js) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [The weekly developer show: Boosting Python with CUDA, CSS Updates & Navigating New Tech Stacks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1293-the-weekly-developer-show-boosting-python-with-cuda-css-updates-navigating-new-tech-stacks) - [NoLoJS - Avoiding JavaScript Cruft with HTML and CSS - Aaron T. Grogg](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1806-nolojs-avoiding-javascript-cruft-with-html-and-css-aaron-t-grogg) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Dishonest Charts, BritCSS, Debugging with AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1302-wearedevelopers-live-dishonest-charts-britcss-debugging-with-ai) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Dev Digest 113 - Debugging above the cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/422-dev-digest-113-debugging-above-the-cloud) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)