Canonical – We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely, and more cost-effectively than any other company. We develop Ubuntu, the world’s most popular enterprise Linux from cloud to edge, together with a passionate global community of 200,000 contributors. Ubuntu means ‘humanity to others. We chose it because it embodies the generosity at the heart of open source, the new normal for platforms and innovation. Together with a community of 200,000, we publish an operating system that runs from the tiny connected devices up to the world’s biggest mainframes, the platform that everybody uses on the public cloud, and the workstation experience of the world’s most productive developers. Secure and reliable, elegant and intuitive, and open for innovation – Ubuntu is the future of open source, which is why it’s the fastest-growing Linux in the world despite already being the most widely deployed.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server – Ubuntu Pro

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Description

• Ubuntu Server is the world’s most popular Linux – on cloud and bare metal. In this role, you will manage the team responsible for the software that manages access to all professional Ubuntu offerings.
• This software runs on every major Release of Ubuntu and is regularly updated on all of them.
• To be able to do so your team owns continuous integration and verification across releases as well as a matrix of underlying platforms.
• You’ll be fully owning the product allowing you to influence its evolution and interact with many teams and partners to coordinate new features, enhancements and integration into various platforms.
• The successful applicant will be passionate about the future of Ubuntu, mindful of the dynamics of the open source ecosystem, and aware of the needs of large, innovative customers.
• This is an exciting opportunity for a leader passionate about strong teams, open source software and Ubuntu. Build a rewarding, meaningful career working with the best and brightest people in technology at Canonical, a growing international software company.

Responsibilities
What you’ll do:

• Build and lead a globally distributed team of engineers
• Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, feedback and hands-on career development
• Work with Product Management to define the vision and strategy for Ubuntu and your team
• Effectively set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders
• Advocate and advance modern, agile software development practices
• Develop and evangelize great engineering and organizational practices
• Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with the company values
• Be an active part of the leadership team and collaborate with other leaders in the organisation
• Participate in strong engineering process through code and architectural review
• Engage with teams at Canonical, the open-source community and commercial partners
• Oversee the quality of the Ubuntu Server image family
• Plan and deliver Ubuntu Server features
• Work from home with global travel for up to 6 weeks per year for internal and external events.

Requirements
Who you are:

• You have a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or a similar degree
• You have 3+ years of experience in leading, managing, coaching and mentoring software developers. Experience managing distributed teams is a plus.
• You love developing and growing people and have a strong track record of doing it
• You are knowledgeable and passionate about software development
• You are focused on success and the delivery of timely, high-quality software
• You have experience working in an agile development environment
• You have strong written and verbal technical communication skills in English
• you have experience with a modern GNU/Linux distribution, Debian or Ubuntu preferred
• Practical experience with at least 1 of Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or Amazon Web Services.

What Canonical Offers

• Learning and Development, with an annual budget for professional development
• Annual Compensation Review
• Recognition Rewards
• Annual Leave
• Priority Pass for travel
• Flexible working options and schedules
• Work remotely with a talented globally distributed team
• 18 weeks full pay primary caregiver parental leave, 4 weeks secondary, from day 1.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.