Senior Full-Stack Developer

Lightspeed Commerce; Remote; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Developer for its Retail Team in Toronto. In this role, you'll develop software solutions that empower merchants using technologies like React, Ruby, NodeJS, and Python. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams while working in a flexible environment. The ideal candidate has a strong passion for learning, a proven record of delivering quality software, and will contribute significantly to the growth of the company's product offerings.

Benefits

Flexible paid time off policy

Extended healthcare benefits

Health and wellness benefit of $500 per year

Lightspeed equity scheme

Paid leave for new parents

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in React or a similar front-end technology.
• Experience developing for the backend in at least one of Ruby, Python, NodeJS.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality software projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the S-Series retail product.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers as a cross-functional team.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.

Skills

Proficiency in React or similar front-end technology

Experience in Ruby, Python, NodeJS

Ability to analyze production environments

Strong ownership for features

Passion for learning and improvement

Tools

React

Ruby on Rails

NodeJS

Python

Job description

Are you actively on the lookout for a fresh career opportunity, or perhaps you're just exploring what's out there? Well, you've landed in the right spot!

We're in search of a Senior Full-Stack Developer to join our Lightspeed Retail Team in North America. With Lightspeed Retail, you'll be at the helm of crafting software solutions that empower merchants with all the essential tools they need to flourish in the market. This role offers a balanced 50/50 split between backend and frontend development, allowing you to contribute across the entire stack.

You’ll be part of a dynamic product development squad that lives and breathes continuous value delivery. We’re passionate about upholding software engineering best practices and building resilient, scalable solutions that serve our valued customers.

The S‑Series squad is a small team with members based in Europe and Canada. For this role, we’re seeking candidates located in Canada, available to work within EST/EDT hours.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining our S‑Series retail product using React, Ruby‑on‑Rails, NodeJS and Python
• Collaborating with product managers, developers and stakeholders as part of a cross‑functional team to deliver features and functionality
• Writing code that is clean, tested, maintainable, and efficient
• Extending your own skills by learning from and growing with the team
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers on the team
• Contributing to the development of innovative technical solutions to solve problems for our customers
• Helping us all celebrate our achievements and have fun together along the way!

What you’ll be bringing to the team:

• Strong proficiency in React or a similar front‑end technology
• Experience developing for the backend in at least one of Ruby, Python, NodeJS
• Experience developing and shipping production‑grade software
• A strong sense of ownership for your features
• Ability to analyse production environments, incidents and performance characteristics
• Passion for learning new things and a desire to continuously improve
• Proven track record of delivering high‑quality software projects on time

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

• Experience with relational (SQL) databases
• Familiarity with cloud services such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Experience working in an Agile development environment
• Real‑time messaging systems, e.g. Kafka

Who you are:

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

We know that people are more than what’s on their CV. If you’re unsure that you have the right profile for the role… hit the ‘Apply’ button and let’s have a chat!

What’s in it for you?

Come live the Lightspeed experience...

• Lots of autonomy, flexible work culture and the option of fully remote work
• Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs every day
• Opportunity to make a difference; help merchants grow their businesses and become more successful by creating or improving products and addressing customer feedback
• Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact
• Development of very high traffic products, used at the global scale
• Opportunities to learn and expand your skill set
• Become a valued part of the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed family

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

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

#LI‑NA1

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.