Senior Full Stack Software Developer (React.js focus)

• Drive strategic collaboration in development planning, retrospectives, and demos;
• Lead the system design and architecture for new, large-scale features, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and maintainable;
• Break down high-level requirements into well-defined development tasks and work items;
• Manage and communicate expectations, priorities, release status, and project schedules to stakeholders and the team;
• Lead effort estimation for sprint and product roadmap deliverables;
• Champion continuous improvement of our software delivery processes and practices;
• Actively mentor and coach team members;
• Shape the future of the engineering workforce by actively participating in the recruitment process;
• Provide technical and process guidance;
• Elevate coding standards and best practices by conducting rigorous code reviews in a knowledge-sharing environment;
• Continuously improve our existing tools and products to ensure technological advantage.

• Strong software engineering and computer science fundamentals;
• A minimum of 5 years of experience working as a Software Developer;
• Experience working for a SaaS product-based company;
• Strong experience building modern, scalable frontend applications using React and/or NextJS;
• Proficient with TypeScript and Design Systems at scale;
• Experience with Kotlin, Java or NodeJS, including designing and maintaining APIs and services, is a plus;
• Proven experience deploying scalable, reliable applications on the cloud (AWS/GCP);
• Experience leading initiatives and feature work from system design to production deployment;
• Strong sense of ownership and self-improvement, with a growth mindset.

• 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;
• Acts as a vigilant steward of the codebase and technical processes, actively raising the bar

As a global company with employees and clients outside of Quebec, fluency in English as a working language is required for this position.

• 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.

... 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 counselling & coaching services;
• Volunteer day;
• Work abroad policy

At Lightspeed, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your skill set, qualifications, experience, and market data. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We reasonably expect the total compensation for this position to be in the range of $140-150k CAD. Lightspeed also provides a variety of employee benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, wellness, life and disability insurance, RRSP plan and match, paid parental leave top-up, and paid time off.

Please note that this compensation information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within Ontario and reflects the amount Lightspeed is willing to pay at the time of this posting. This role represents an existing vacancy at Lightspeed. Lightspeed uses artificial intelligence–enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by our recruiting and hiring teams.

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