Staff Software Developer New Ottawa, ON, Canada; Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Lightspeed Restaurant; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Canada is seeking a Staff Full Stack Engineer. This role involves leading architectural design, developing web applications in React, and mentoring team members. Ideal candidates should have over 8 years of experience and deep expertise in backend technologies like Node.js and Java. The position offers remote, hybrid, or in-office options along with excellent benefits and a flexible work culture.

Benefits

Equity for all employees

Health and wellness benefit

Flexible paid time off

Innovative work environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a full stack developer.
• Deep proficiency with React and the frontend ecosystem.
• Strong proficiency with backend technologies like Node.js, Java, Go.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and implementation of large-scale features.
• Develop and maintain critical web applications using React.
• Drive the creation and adoption of a company-wide design system.
• Mentor and guide other engineers on technical solutions.

Skills

React

Node.js

Java

Go / Golang

Micro frontend architecture

Kubernetes

Docker

Cloud services (GCP/Azure/AWS)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a highly experienced Staff Full Stack Engineer with deep expertise in React, micro frontends, and design systems, as well as a strong command of backend technologies like Node.js, Java, and Go / Golang. You will be a key technical leader, responsible for driving the architecture, development, and maintenance of our most complex web applications. If you are a principal-level engineer with a passion for solving large-scale technical challenges and a track record of building and scaling high-quality software, we want to hear from you!

You’ll be part of the B2B area of Lightspeed, working on a team of full stack engineers focused on modernizing the core part of the NuORDER platform. As a Staff Engineer, you might also invest some of your time in cross-team initiatives, mentoring and leading other engineers in complex technical solutions.

For this role, you should be located in Canada and able to work within EST / EDT hours. We offer a choice of fully remote, partially remote, or fully office-based work environments (in cities with local offices).

What you’ll be doing :

• Lead the architectural design and implementation of large-scale, complex features and systems across multiple teams, with a focus on micro frontend architecture and shared components.
• Develop and maintain critical web applications using React, ensuring the highest standards of performance, reliability, and user experience.
• Drive the creation and adoption of our company-wide design system, ensuring consistency and efficiency across all our products.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineering leadership to define technical roadmaps and strategy.
• Act as a technical expert and mentor for multiple teams, providing guidance and performing meaningful code reviews to ensure code quality, efficiency, and maintainability.
• Work with your team and other teams to integrate our web applications with third-party services and APIs.
• Drive the adoption of best practices, new technologies, and a culture of technical excellence across the organization.
• Take full ownership of your work, from initial concept and design through deployment and long-term maintenance.

What you need to bring :

• 8+ years of experience as a full stack developer, with a proven track record of leading significant technical frontend projects.
• Deep proficiency with React and the frontend ecosystem, including a strong understanding of micro frontend architecture and its implementation.
• Extensive experience designing, building, and maintaining a design system or component library.
• Strong proficiency with backend technologies like Node.js, Java, and Go / Golang.
• Expertise in document-based and relational databases, including schema design, query optimization, and data migration.
• Extensive experience with containerization and orchestration technologies like Kubernetes and Docker.
• Deep knowledge of cloud services such as GCP, Azure, or AWS, including a strong understanding of cost optimization and security best practices.
• Experience with serverless computing and microservices architecture.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• An extreme ownership mentality and a passion for solving complex, ambiguous problems.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a focus on long-term maintainability.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with a track record of influencing and mentoring other engineers.
• Proven experience with agile development methodologies and leading technical discussions.
• A strong understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices, with the ability to apply them at a strategic level.

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 and 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
• 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

Lightspeed is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Applications from people with disabilities are welcomed. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Where to from here?

Check out our career page for more about Lightspeed and to apply.

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