Junior Software Developer - iOS

Lightspeed; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology company is seeking a Junior iOS Developer to join its Montreal team. In this hybrid role, you will collaborate with industry experts to develop user-centric features and enhance the iOS app for retail merchants. Your contributions will focus on both new feature development and improving existing integrations, all while working in a supportive and innovative environment. Ideal candidates should be proficient in Swift or Objective-C and possess a passion for learning and teamwork. The company offers flexible working conditions and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Unlimited paid time off

Health and wellness benefits

Volunteer day

LinkedIn Learning license

Qualifications

• Proficient in Swift or Objective-C.
• Experience in writing automated unit and functional tests.
• Good conceptual understanding of software design.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to enhance iOS app with innovative features.
• Implement efficient mobile applications for iOS.
• Engage with cross-functional teams for seamless integration.

Skills

Swift

Objective-C

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Fluency in English

Tools

Xcode

Core Data

UIKit

SwiftUI

REST APIs

Job description

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by

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

We are looking for Junior iOS Developerto join one of our squads in our Montreal office where you will be supporting Lightspeed’s Retail product group on the mission to expand our reach into new markets and countries while enhancing our advanced Retail commerce platform.

For this role specifically, you'll be joining the team focused on building robust point-of-sale features for our retail merchants. Our mission is to make transacting with Lightspeed as easy and streamlined as possible, helping merchants effortlessly manage sales, inventory, customers, staff, and connected hardware.

You'll join a healthy and collaborative team that's always improving our engineering practices and delivering state-of-the-art technology, all while keeping things fun. Above all, your work will change the way the world experiences retail.

This is a hybrid role based in Montreal, QC.

What you’ll be doing:

• Collaborate with some of the industry's top talents to enhance our iOS app by developing innovative features and user-centric workflows.
• Implement aesthetically pleasing, efficient, and functional mobile applications tailored for iOS devices using Swift and migrating Objective-C code to modern standards
• Prioritize daily activities between the development of new features and the maintenance of existing integrations, with a strong focus on expanding our presence in new markets through novel iOS capabilities.
• Report to the Team Lead and maintain active engagement with Product Managers, UI/UX Designers, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and performance within our POS.
• Participate in daily Agile ceremonies, engage in creative brainstorming sessions to challenge the conventional approaches, and execute cutting-edge solutions that enhance user engagement.
• Champion high standards in code quality and system reliability, take ownership of the codebase, and contribute to the robustness of our infrastructure.

What you need to bring:

• Proficient in Swift or Objective-C
• Experience in writing automated unit and functional tests
• Good conceptual understanding of software design and code beauty
• As a global company with employees and clients outside of Quebec, fluency in English as a working language is required for this position.

Nice to haves:

• Good knowledge of Structured Concurrency, UIKit, SwiftUI, Core Data, REST APIs
• Experience with local network communication, external accessories (eg. payment terminals, printers)

Who you are:

• We look for problem solvers that do not shy away from tackling complexity and love critical thinkers
• You are a team player who likes to contribute to discussions and share your opinion
• You have a strong will to learn, grow and get out of your comfort zone
• You are always seeking improvement and progress
• You are eager to make decisions and not afraid of making mistakes
• You are keen on sharing your knowledge and expertise with your peers

What’s in it for you

Come live the Lightspeed experience...

• Ability to do your job in a truly flexible environment;
• Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs every day;
• Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact.

… and enjoy a range of benefits that’ll keep you happy and healthy:

• Lightspeed share scheme (we are all owners)
• Flexible working policy and unlimited paid time off (yes, you read that right!)
• Mental health online platform and counselling & coaching services
• Health and wellness benefit
• LinkedIn Learning license (learning is always ongoing)
• Volunteer day to be able to give back to society!

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 tocreating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes andencourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations areavailable on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of theselection 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-stopcommerceplatform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloudcommercesolution 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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