Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place!

We’re looking for an Intermediate Full Stack Developer to join our Lightspeed Retail Team in Canada. With Lightspeed Retail, you'll build software solutions that provide merchants all of the tools that they need to thrive in the market. You'll join a product development team that believes in continuously delivering value, while following software engineering best practices and building robust, scalable solutions for our customers.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Collaborating with product managers, designers, developers and stakeholders as part of a cross-functional team to deliver product features and functionality
• Developing clean, well-designed, highly maintainable code and services to create or extend the functionality of our products
• Drafting, discussing & implementing technical designs that solve business problems for our customers
• Extending your own skills by learning from and growing with the team
• Be part of defining the product transformation as Lightspeed evolves it’s offerings to merchants & consumers globally
• Helping us all celebrate our achievements and have fun together along the way!

What You’ll Be Bringing To The Team

We're looking for an Intermediate Full Stack Software Developer who matches the following profile:

• Comfortable with front-end (React and Typescript preferred)
• Comfortable with PHP
• Comfortable with relational (SQL) databases
• You should have a solid understanding of software engineering principles and best practices, and be prepared to help your team apply those principles
• Comfortable contributing to technical design discussions and able to help make technical decisions
• A strong sense of ownership of your features
• Passion for learning new things and a desire to continuously improve

Even better if you have hands-on experience with (but not necessary):

• Continuous integration and deployment of SaaS applications
• Writing automated unit and integration tests
• Containerized development using Docker & Kubernetes
• Real-time messaging systems (SQS, Pub/Sub) to drive asynchronous event-driven architecture
• Instrumentation and metrics

Who You Are

• You are a problem solver who does not shy away from tackling complexity and critical thinking
• You have a strong will to learn, grow and get out of your comfort zone
• You have a great energy and passion for technology

What's in it for you?

• Join a fast-paced, high-growth company.
• Work on high-traffic products used at a global scale providing critical services for our merchants.
• Surround yourself with strong talent and enjoy continuous professional growth.
• Develop in a modern and proven technology stack.
• Great benefits and perks, including equity and flexible/hybrid remote work options, in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Opportunities to learn and expand your skill set.
• Become a valued part of the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed organization.

… and enjoy a range of benefits that’ll keep you happy, healthy and (not) hungry:

• Lightspeed equity scheme (we are all owners)
• Flexible paid time off policy
• Health Insurance
• Health and wellness benefit of $500 per year
• Paid leave and assistance for new parents
• Mental health online platform and counselling & coaching services
• Volunteer day

To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy, Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Where to from here?

Obviously, this has to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world check out our career page here.

Lightspeed is building communities through commerce, and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that. We were founded in 2005, in Montreal’s gay village and our original members were all part of the LGBTQ+ community. The ethos of our business has been about inclusion from the very beginning, and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs.

Who We Are

Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.

Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.

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