Canonical is hiring a
Web Developer

Summary

The job is for a Web Developer in a company that focuses on open source software. The role involves creating and maintaining web projects, working in a multi-disciplinary team, and ensuring high standards of output. The ideal candidate has relevant experience with modern web technologies and benefits from an inclusive work environment, learning opportunities, and various other perks.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience of work on modern web applications
• A strong understanding of HTML, CSS with SCSS and JavaScript
• Experience with Javascript components libraries
• Experience with TypeScript
• Experience with responsive user interfaces for a wide range of devices and browsers
• Experience with Git or other version control systems
• Awareness of SEO best practice
• Consideration of accessibility in all aspects of your work
• A strong understanding of web performance in complex user interfaces
• Ability to interact with UX, designers and server-side developers
• Curiosity about technology and a thirst to learn
• Based in EMEA timezones (Europe, the Middle East and Africa)
• University degree or equivalent education

Responsibilities

• Create high fidelity websites and web apps using the latest incarnations of HTML, CSS (SCSS) and Javascript (React and TypeScript)
• Help maintain existing projects including updating content and adding new pages
• Manage incoming requests for updates and liaise with or delegate to other people as necessary
• Ensure the standard of our output remains high and consistent across our whole product portfolio
• Ensure new pages are published according to specification and in compliance with our web style guide
• Participate in and contribute to our living style guide, Vanilla Framework
• Work closely with UX designers and visual designers to implement exemplary user experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Linux desktop technologies
• Server-side languages, such as Python or NodeJS
• Experience working on a large scale React (with TypeScript) project
• A history of open source contributions
• Relevant work experience

Benefits

• An opportunity to help shape a company and products with a strong influence in the open source community
• An inclusive work environment within a team of friendly people with a broad range of skill sets, from UX designers to copywriters
• Learning and development
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual leave
• Priority Pass for travel