Senior Software Developer- Financial Services

Lightspeed; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commerce platform company in Montreal is seeking a Software Developer experienced in agile methodologies and cloud applications. The role involves delivering on development commitments and providing technical guidance to the team. Candidates should have strong programming skills and a sense of ownership. This opportunity offers a collaborative work environment with great benefits including equity and flexible work options.

Benefits

Equity scheme

Flexible paid time off

Health Insurance

Health and wellness benefit

Paid parental leave

Mental health online platform

Volunteer day

Work abroad policy

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in any of the listed languages.
• Experience in cloud application development.
• Ability to lead feature initiatives from design to deployment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on sprint commitments by developing features and bugs.
• Lead estimation for sprint deliverables.
• Manage team expectations and project schedules.

Skills

Strong software engineering fundamentals

Programming skills in TypeScript, Go, Java, Node.js, Ruby or Rails or C#

Experience developing scalable applications

Experience in distributed systems

Strong sense of ownership

Tools

AWS

GCP

Job description

What you'll be responsible for:

• Deliver on the sprint commitments through development of features & bugs across various services;
• Participate in development planning, retrospectives and demos;
• Help decompose high level requirements into development tasks and work items for delegation;
• Keep the team informed regarding expectations, priorities, release status and project schedules;
• Lead effort estimation for sprint and product roadmap deliverables;
• Initiate and contribute to continuous improvement of our software delivery processes and practices;
• Identify and encourage areas for growth, education and career development for 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 enforce high standards of code quality;
• Support the tools and products that the team delivers;

What you’ll be bringing to the team:

• Strong software engineering and computer science fundamentals.
• Strong programming skills in either TypeScript, Go, Java, Node.js, Ruby or Rails or C#.
• Our current tech stack is Ruby, Go, Typescript, Java and the actual language used depends on the team you will join/of your interest.
• Experience developing scalable, reliable applications on the cloud (we use AWS/GCP).
• Experience in various architectural paradigms in distributed systems such as event-driven services.
• Experience leading initiatives and feature work from design to production deployment;
• Strong sense of ownership and self-improvement, with a growth mindset

Who you are:

• You have a passion for software development and a customer-focused mindset.
• You are a team player always working towards the overall team’s success.
• You understand the need for constant improvement, self-growth, and accountability.
• You step up to solve problems for the business;
• You set ambitious goals, and act with a sense of urgency and focus;

What's in it for you?

• Join a fast-paced, high-growth company;
• Work on high-traffic products used at a global scale providing critical services for our merchants;
• Surround yourself with strong talent and enjoy continuous professional growth;
• Develop in a modern and proven technology stack;
• Great benefits and perks, including equity and flexible/hybrid remote work options, in a diverse and inclusive environment;
• Opportunities to learn and expand your skill set;
• Become a valued part of the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed organization.

Benefits:

• 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;
• Volunteer day;
• Work abroad policy

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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.

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.

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