Principal Software Architect — Remote, Equity, Growth

Lightspeed; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 210,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology company in Montreal seeks a Principal Software Developer to oversee critical system components of their flagship product. You will guide design and architecture while mentoring engineers, ensuring systems are well-designed and scalable. Candidates should have 15+ years in software development and a strong background in technical leadership. A flexible, collaborative work culture awaits you, along with competitive compensation and benefits, including equity for all employees.

Benefits

Flexible paid time off

Health insurance

Equity scheme

Mental health support

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience in software development
• 5+ years as a technical leader for multiple teams
• Ability to convey ideas concisely and moderate technical discussions
• History of developing business-critical systems at scale

Responsibilities

• Guide design and architecture of critical system components
• Analyze existing systems for improvements and reliability
• Drive improvements in system performance and reliability
• Mentor and inspire engineers across teams

Skills

Software development

Technical leadership

Architecture management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Cloud systems

Mentorship

Tools

Go

PHP

Java

RoR

Python

Job description

A prominent technology company in Montreal seeks a Principal Software Developer to oversee critical system components of their flagship product. You will guide design and architecture while mentoring engineers, ensuring systems are well-designed and scalable. Candidates should have 15+ years in software development and a strong background in technical leadership. A flexible, collaborative work culture awaits you, along with competitive compensation and benefits, including equity for all employees.