Software Developer II (iOS)

Lightspeed Commerce; Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology company is seeking a Software Developer II (iOS) to join their Hospitality Team in Ottawa. You will design and implement features for their point-of-sale application while working collaboratively with Product Managers and Designers. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects, with aspects like autonomy, flexible work culture, and genuine career opportunities. Candidates should have strong Swift programming skills and an understanding of software design principles.

Benefits

Flexible work culture

Health insurance

Health and wellness benefit of 500 USD per year

Paid leave for new parents

Mental health support and counseling services

Qualifications

• Advanced programming skills in Swift (and ideally Objective-C).
• Strong knowledge of multithreading, UIKit, SwiftUI, Core Data, REST APIs.
• Experience in writing automated unit and functional tests.

Responsibilities

• Design, document and implement features for our iOS point-of-sale application.
• Participate in development planning, retrospectives and feature demos.
• Proactively identify and remove roadblocks.

Skills

Advanced programming skills in Swift

Knowledge of multithreading

Experience with UIKit

Experience with SwiftUI

Knowledge of Core Data

Good understanding of REST APIs

Experience in automated testing

Team player

Self-motivated

Continuous learner

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a Software Developer II (iOS) to join our Lightspeed Hospitality Team in NOAM. You will work on a variety of projects that will have a tremendous impact on the daily life of thousands of customers worldwide and help bring local communities to life. You’ll work closely with Product Managers, Designers, other Developers and Support teams 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 for 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 to uphold high standards of code quality

What you need to bring

• Advanced programming skills in Swift (and ideally Objective-C)
• Strong 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 quality
• Experience with local network communication and external accessories (e.g., payment terminals, printers) is a plus
• Team player who contributes to discussions and shares opinions
• Self-motivated and capable of working effectively in a team with minimal supervision
• Continuous learner who seeks improvement and progress
• Decisive, not afraid of making mistakes, and eager to share knowledge with peers

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 by helping merchants grow their businesses and address 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 global scale
• Opportunities to learn and expand your skill set
• Becoming a valued part of the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed family

Benefits and inclusion

Lightspeed equity scheme; flexible paid time off policy; health insurance; health and wellness benefit of 500 USD per year; paid leave and assistance for new parents; mental health online platform and counseling & coaching services.

Lightspeed is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes.

Where to from here? We want you to step into a role you love. 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. We were founded in 2005, in Montreal’s LGBTQ+ community, and inclusion has been a core value from the start.