Software Developer - Russian speaking

Lightspeed Commerce; Montreal; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eCommerce technology company in Montreal is seeking a Software Developer (Backend) to join their Ecwid team. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely and requires fluency in both Russian and English. You'll work on developing code, collaborating with a dynamic team, and contributing to the product transformation. If you are self-motivated and detail-oriented, this position may be for you.

Benefits

Flexible paid time off

Extended Healthcare benefits

Health and wellness benefit of $500 per year

Lightspeed equity scheme

Paid leave for new parents

Qualifications

• Experience with relational databases.
• Familiarity with programming patterns and microservices architecture.
• Golang experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop clean and highly maintainable code.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers.
• Contribute to the product platform.

Skills

Fluency in Russian

Fluency in English

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Tools

AWS

Kafka

Job description

Overview

Lightspeed is seeking a Software Developer (Backend) to join our Ecwid (E-Series) team in North America. In this role, you will support in leading the development of software solutions that empower merchants with the essential tools they need to thrive in the market. You will be part of a dynamic product development team dedicated to continuous value delivery. We are passionate about upholding software engineering best practices and building resilient, scalable solutions for our valued customers. Additionally, you will provide technical mentorship and support our teams in achieving the extraordinary. This role can be fully remote for the right candidate based in Canada.

Lightspeed\'s Ecwid team is a function within our eCommerce business unit, and our goal is to enable merchants to grow their businesses. As Lightspeed grows, we are bringing and integrating the Lightspeed ecosystem, including payments, shipping, and other services, to help our merchants build the most unique experience for their customers.

What you’ll be responsible for:

Mandatory requirement: fluency in Russian + English is required for this role.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Creating and extending the functionality of our products by contributing to our product platform
• Developing clean and highly maintainable code
• Collaborating as part of a team (squad) to deliver product features and functionality
• Collaborating with product managers, developers and stakeholders as part of a cross-functional team to deliver features and functionality
• Extending your own skills by learning from and growing with the team
• Be part of defining the product transformation as Lightspeed evolves its offerings to merchants & consumers globally
• Helping us all celebrate our achievements and have fun together along the way!

Who you are

• Self-motivated with the ability to function effectively both in a team environment and independently.
• Detail-oriented and committed to quality.
• Collaborative with high emotional intelligence.
• Accountable and take ownership of the success of your partners.
• Proactive with a strong sense of urgency.
• Customer-focused with a deep understanding of the importance of empathy in business.

What you’ll be bringing to the team

• Golang experience (good to have, but not required to be considered for the role).
• Experience with relational databases
• Familiarity with programming patterns and microservices architecture
• Experience with Kafka and/or AWS SQS
• Exposure to modern and mainstream technologies.
• A product-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ownership, openness, and commitment.
• Full professional proficiency in English + Russian languages

Even better if you have

• AWS knowledge
• Mentorship skills to help others grow.
• Industry knowledge of eCommerce or POS systems.
• Please review our test task at ecwid.to/dev

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; 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

Benefits

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

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 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 the 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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