Senior Full-Stack Developer (Node.js/React/Golang)

Lightspeed Commerce; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology company in Canada is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to join their B2B Core team. You will develop and maintain web applications with a focus on performance and user experience. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience and strong skills in Node.js, React, and Go/Golang, with optional remote work. Attractive benefits include equity, flexible time off, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Equity for all Lightspeeders

Flexible paid time off

Health insurance

Contributions to pension plan - RRSP

Health and wellness benefit of $500 per year

Paid leave for new parents

Mental health online platform and counseling services

Training opportunities to grow skills

Fully stacked kitchen and meals

Social events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer.
• Strong system design experience building highly scalable systems.
• Knowledge of serverless computing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications using Node.js, React, and Go/Golang.
• Collaborate with teams to develop new products and features.
• Write clean, tested, maintainable, and efficient code.

Skills

Node.js

React.js

Go/Golang

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Kubernetes

Docker

Cloud services (GCP, Azure, AWS)

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Full Stack Developer with expertise in Node.js, React.js, Go/Golang, and databases like MongoDB and PostgreSQL, to join our B2B Core team and help merchants sell their inventories to retailers worldwide with high flexibility and control over their processes.

As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining our web applications, ensuring the highest level of performance and user experience.

Location and work setup

For this role, you should be located in Canada and able to work within EST/EDT hours. We offer a choice of fully remote, partially remote, or fully office-based work environments (in cities with local offices).

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and maintain our web applications using Node.js, React, and Go/Golang
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers to develop new products and features and improve existing ones
• Ensure the highest level of performance and user experience for our web applications
• Own and be accountable for your work
• Write clean, tested, maintainable, and efficient code; contribute to code quality through meaningful code reviews
• Integrate our web applications with third-party services and APIs
• Lead initiatives with your team
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to engineering culture and best practices

What you need to bring

• Minimum of 6+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer
• Strong system design experience building highly scalable systems
• Proficiency with React and Node.js; Golang experience is valued
• Proficient with document-based and relational databases
• Experience with Kubernetes and Docker
• Familiarity with cloud services such as GCP, Azure, or AWS
• Knowledge of serverless computing
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with agile development methodologies
• Strong understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality software projects on time
• Experience with refactoring and modernization of legacy codebases, breaking monoliths into microservices/microfrontends

What’s in it for you

• Join a growing team and help move to the next level
• Amazing benefits & perks, including equity for all Lightspeeders
• Continuous development of both your skill-set and business acumen with growth opportunities
• Autonomy and flexible work culture
• Time to explore and learn at work
• Opportunity to shape the company by joining cultural & technical committees
• Growth opportunities into technical or people management roles
• Opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-growth company
• Learn, expand your skill set, build relationships, and contribute to Lightspeed’s inclusive culture

… And enjoy a range of benefits that will keep you happy, healthy and (not) hungry.

• Lightspeed equity scheme (we are all owners)
• Flexible paid time off and remote work policies
• Health insurance
• Contributions to your pension plan - RRSP
• Health and wellness benefit of $500 per year
• Paid leave for new parents
• Mental health online platform and counseling services
• Training opportunities to grow your skills and career
• Fully stacked kitchen and meals
• Social events to build relationships with colleagues

Equal opportunity and notices

Lightspeed is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

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.

Where to from here?

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