Principal Software Architect - Cloud & Scale (Remote)

Lightspeed Commerce; Ottawa, Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce technology company in Ottawa is seeking a Principal Software Developer to drive architectural design and lead a team focused on delivering innovative solutions for the Lightspeed Retail product. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in software development and strong leadership skills. Join a dynamic team with flexible work culture and numerous growth opportunities.

Benefits

Health insurance

Flexible paid time off

Pension plan contributions

Mental health support

Training opportunities

Fully stocked kitchen

Equity scheme

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience in software development.
• 5+ years of experience as a technical leader.
• 2+ years of managing architecture across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Guide design and architecture of the flagship Lightspeed Retail product.
• Ensure systems are well designed and scalable.
• Drive improvements in systems reliability and performance.

Skills

Software development

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Architectural design

Experience with multiple technology stacks

Team mentorship

Job description

A leading e-commerce technology company in Ottawa is seeking a Principal Software Developer to drive architectural design and lead a team focused on delivering innovative solutions for the Lightspeed Retail product. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in software development and strong leadership skills. Join a dynamic team with flexible work culture and numerous growth opportunities.