Senior Software Developer

Lightspeed Commerce; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company located in Montreal is seeking a skilled developer to enhance software development standards and manage data products. Responsibilities include developing and optimizing data pipelines and ensuring high code quality. Candidates should have significant experience with Java and Typescript, and be fluent in English. The role offers various perks including health insurance and flexible work policies.

Benefits

Health insurance

Flexible paid time off

Health and wellness benefit of $500 per year

Mental health online platform

Training opportunities to grow your skills

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Java application development.
• 3+ years of experience with Typescript.
• Strong knowledge in software development lifecycles and coding standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop clean, well-designed, highly maintainable code.
• Develop data processing and transformation pipelines.
• Diagnose performance bottlenecks and implement optimizations.

Skills

Java application development

Typescript

Big Data processing technologies

Computer Science (Code Design patterns, Data structures, System Design Patterns)

Software development lifecycles

Fluency in English

Job description

Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place!

As a part of Lightspeed Data Platform department, you will contribute by reinforcing the software development standards and Data Practices at Lightspeed. In this role, you will be responsible for developing new features, extending functionality of our internal data products and developing and managing related infrastructure components.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop clean, well-designed, highly maintainable code and services to create or extend the functionality of our products.
• Develop data processing and transformation pipelines within the Big Data ecosystem.
• Draft, discuss & implement technical designs that solve business problems.
• Diagnose performance bottlenecks and implement optimizations.
• Participate in development planning, retrospectives and demos.
• Act as an advocate for the highest code quality and ownership while contributing to the health of the infrastructure.
• Report to the Team Lead of Development and have frequent interactions with product managers, designers, developers and stakeholders as part of a cross-functional team to deliver productfeatures and functionality.

What you need to bring

• 5+ year of experience with Java application development
• 3+ years of experience with Typescript
• Knowledge of Big Data processing technologies (MPP databases, Pub/Sub, …)
• Strong knowledge of Computer Science (Code Design patterns, Data structures, System Design Patterns)
• Strong knowledge in software development lifecycles, coding standards, source control management, code reviews, build processes, testing, and monitoring.
• Ability to challenge & defend technical feasibilities/design decisions.
• Strong willingness to learn, grow and get out of your comfort zone.
• As a global company with employees and clients outside of Quebec, fluency in English as a working language is required for this position.

What’s in it for you

• Join a growing team and help us move to the next level
• Amazing benefits & perks, including equity for all Lightspeeders
• Constant development of both your skill-set and business acumen with limitless growth opportunities
• Lots of autonomy, flexible work culture
• Innovation time to explore and learn at work
• Shaping the company by joining cultural & technical committees
• Tons of growth opportunities into technical or people management roles
• Opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-growth company
• Opportunity to learn, expand your skill set, forge wonderful relationships and make your mark within the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed family, a true Canadian tech success story

…. 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 and assistance for new parents.
• Mental health online platform and counseling & coaching services.
• Training opportunities to grow your skills and career
• Fully stacked kitchen (hot and cold beverages, meals served)
• Happy hours to build your relationships with colleagues after work

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 tocreating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes andencourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations areavailable on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of thislection 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.