Staff Software Developer

Lightspeed Commerce; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Staff Software Developer to lead technical initiatives and mentor a talented team. In this role, you will drive the design and delivery of scalable systems in a fast-paced environment, contributing to solutions that handle billions in transactions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and foster a culture of continuous improvement. This innovative firm offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth, equity participation, and flexible work arrangements. If you are passionate about software development and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Equity Scheme

Flexible Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Wellness Benefit

Paid Leave for New Parents

Mental Health Support

Qualifications

• Expertise in engineering fundamentals and scalable application development.
• Strong commitment to engineering excellence and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical direction and design on your team.
• Collaborate across functions to align stakeholders and deliver initiatives.
• Mentor team members and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Software Development

Technical Leadership

Cloud Applications (GCP, AWS)

Mentoring

Continuous Improvement

Education

Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by.

Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place to join our team.

The Golf team at Lightspeed develops a feature-rich management suite for golf courses (and beyond!) along with integrations that plug into the greater Lightspeed ecosystem. Golf is part of the broader Services group that focuses on providing foundational core offerings across the Lightspeed product portfolio.

As a Staff Software Developer, you will bring technical leadership to your team & the overall organization. With strong technical expertise in building scalable & resilient systems & a passion for mentoring others, you will take an active role in leading your team to successfully land key initiatives. You will also help evolve team processes in all facets of development - idea to delivery, production operations, etc.

Most important of all, you’ll work alongside a great team within a growing department that is focused on breaking down barriers, streamlining solutions and delivering value for our customers.

What you'll be responsible for

• Drive technical direction and design on your team. Contribute towards enabling timely delivery of key initiatives on the roadmap, with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, Operations & other functions/teams to align the relevant stakeholders.
• Decomposing high-level requirements into development tasks and work items for delegation.
• Evolving the technical architecture for the systems your team owns.
• Partnering with other technical leaders across the organization to evolve the overall technical ecosystem.
• Bringing a strong commitment to engineering excellence spanning areas like code quality, observability, reliability and maintainability among others.
• Initiating and contributing to continuous improvement of our software delivery processes and practices.
• Mentoring your team members and identifying and encouraging areas of growth and career development.
• Participating in finding top talent for your team and the organization.

What you’ll be bringing to the team

• Expertise in engineering and computer science fundamentals.
• Experience developing scalable, reliable applications on the cloud (we use GCP & AWS).
• Experience leading multi-quarter, cross-team initiatives and feature work from design to production deployment.
• Strong sense of ownership, willingness to take informed risks and champion a blame-free culture.
• Curiosity and a deep desire for continuous learning.
• An ability to see the forest from the trees.

Who you are

• You have a passion for software development and a customer-focused mindset.
• You are a team player who can work with, and help grow, other developers.
• 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 systems that handle billions of dollars in transactions for our merchants globally.
• Surround yourself with strong talent and enjoy continuous professional growth.
• Great benefits and perks, including equity and flexible/hybrid remote work options, in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Development of very high traffic products, used at 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.

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.

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.