Senior iOS Developer

Lightspeed Commerce; Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Canada is seeking a Senior iOS Developer to join their team. You will design and implement features for a point-of-sale application, collaborate with various teams, and foster continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have advanced Swift programming skills and a passion for team collaboration. The role offers flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including health insurance and paid leave.

Benefits

Lightspeed equity scheme

Flexible paid time off

Health insurance

Wellness benefits of $500 annually

Paid parental leave

Mental health support services

Qualifications

• Advanced programming skills in Swift and ideally Objective-C.
• Good knowledge of UIKit, SwiftUI, and Core Data.
• Experience in writing automated unit and functional tests.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and implement features to the iOS point-of-sale application.
• Participate in development planning and retrospectives.
• Proactively identify and remove roadblocks.

Skills

Swift programming

UIKit knowledge

Multithreading

REST APIs

Team player

Job description

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by 👋

Are you actively looking for a new opportunity, or just exploring the market? Either way, you might have just found your next adventure.

We’re looking for a Senior iOS Developer to join our Lightspeed Hospitality Team in EMEA. You will work on a variety of projects that will have a tremendous impact on the daily life of thousands of customers all over the world and help bring local communities to life.

As a Senior iOS developer you’ll be working closely together with our Product Managers, Designers, other Developers and our Support team in order to provide tailored and innovative solutions for the market.

If you’re ready to have a real impact on businesses and communities while working on cutting‑edge technology, we’d love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing:

• Design, document and implement features to our iOS point‑of‑sale application
• Participate in development planning, retrospectives and feature demos
• Proactively identify and remove roadblocks that inhibit the team’s ability to deliver
• Help decompose high level requirements into development tasks and work items
• Initiate and contribute to continuous improvement of our software development processes and best practices
• Identify and encourage areas for growth and education for you and your team
• Participate in finding top talent for your team and the organization
• Provide technical and process guidance to your team
• Participate in code reviews in order to teach and apply high standards of code quality

What you need to bring:

• Advanced programming skills in Swift (and ideally Objective‑C)
• Good knowledge of multithreading, UIKit, SwiftUI, Core Data, REST APIs
• Experience in writing automated unit and functional tests
• Good conceptual understanding of software design and code beauty
• Experience with local network communication, external accessories (e.g. payment terminals, printers) is a plus
• You are a team player who likes to contribute to discussions and share your opinion
• You are self‑motivated and can function effectively in a team environment with minimum supervision
• 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

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 everyday
• 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, healthy and (not) hungry:

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

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 this 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.

Who we are:

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.

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.