Staff Software Engineer, Identity Management – Go/Golang

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North America.

📋 Description

• Work proactively alongside a distributed team, spearheading technical initiatives and discussions.

• Develop clean web service APIs that support CLI and web frontend clients utilizing Go (Golang) and Python.

• Design and implement features and enhancements from their specifications through to production and ongoing operations at scale.

• Review code generated by fellow engineers and assist in establishing quality standards.

• Exchange ideas and collaborate on innovative solutions.

• Create and improve management, authentication, and authorization API endpoints.

• Develop end-user authentication processes from design to implementation.

• Write Juju charms (operators) to address operational concerns.

• Modernize the identity stack of Canonical websites and products by promoting the adoption of top-tier IAM technologies.

• Deliver high-quality products while upholding engineering excellence.

• Enjoy the flexibility of working from home, with global travel required for 2 to 4 weeks annually for internal and external events.

⛳️ Requirements

• Staff-level or seasoned senior software engineer with specific experience in building identity and access management products.

• Familiarity with open-source software, standards, protocols, and concepts within the identity domain, including OpenID, OAuth, and LDAP.

• Experience in implementing authorization frameworks within distributed systems.

• Knowledge of secure coding practices and standards.

• Proficient with Ubuntu as a platform for development and deployment.

• Outstanding academic achievements from both high school and university.

• An undergraduate degree in a technical discipline or a compelling narrative about an alternative chosen path.

• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English, accompanied by excellent presentation skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills, along with curiosity, adaptability, and accountability.

• Willingness to travel internationally twice a year for company events, lasting up to two weeks each.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-driven annual bonus or commission.

• 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.

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team conferences.