Engineering Manager For Iam

OverviewEngineering Manager for IAM (Identity and Access Management) at Canonical.
This role focuses on building high-performing Go and Python services and secure IAM solutions used across Canonical products.
The team will define how Canonical users, clients and community members access applications across products such as Ubuntu One SSO, Juju, LXD and MAAS.
The role supports distributed collaboration with a global team; most work is remote with occasional in-person alignment.Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets.
Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in cloud, data science, AI, engineering, IoT, and other enterprise initiatives.
We work with upstream open source projects and internal teams to deliver high quality software deployed on bare metal, public cloud and Kubernetes.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and lead software engineering initiatives to build Go and Python services for identity and access management across Canonical products.Work with upstream open source projects and internal teams to deliver high-quality software deployable on bare metal, public cloud and Kubernetes.Define the technical vision for IAM products in collaboration with product management; manage the team backlog; review code; coach engineers.Design software, write high-quality code and tests, provide code reviews, write documentation, and help troubleshoot issues.Work with Canonical's Kubernetes-based Observability stack and rock-solid data stores; participate in hackfests, webinars and conferences with broader open source communities.What we are looking forProven experience hiring and leading a high-performance software engineering teamExperience with Go and Python software developmentAbility to design and implement complex distributed systemsExperience 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 essentialAcademic requirements: undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about an alternative 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 offerDistributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprintsPersonal 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 colleaguesTravel upgrades for long-haul company eventsAbout CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source.
As the publisher of Ubuntu, a key open-source project and platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we recruit on a global basis and set high standards for people joining the company.
Most colleagues work remotely.
Working here is a step into the future and challenges you to think differently, work smarter, and raise your game.Equal opportunityCanonical is an equal opportunity employer.
We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination.
Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products.
Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.LocationThis role will be based remotely in the EMEA or AMER regions.
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