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# Software Developer (Backend SaaS)

- **Company:** Canonical
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Ubuntu (Operating System), Software as a Service, Databases, Django Web Framework, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Web Applications, Web Application Frameworks, Flask (Web Framework), Backend, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_c7766d7938

## About the Role

* You love technology and working with brilliant people
 * You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
 * You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
 * You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
 * You have proficiency developing public-facing APIs and web applications, preferably using Python.
 * Experience with Python and web frameworks such as Flask and Django.
 * Experience with databases, and ORMs (PostgreSQL a plus)
 * You are comfortable with Ubuntu as a development and deployment platform.

## Description

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