Senior Back-end Engineer

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Are you an experienced Java, PHP, C#, C++, Ruby, Python, developer looking to make an exciting change: ditching the monolith and building new Golang microservices?

We are looking for a Senior Back-end Engineer to join our team in Newmarket. You are expected to perform at a high level and make strong contributions to the team by rapidly and efficiently building solutions to our retailers' problems, focussing on iteration, experimentation, and stability. This role will focus on the back-end, but you may get involved in front-end work if you show interest.

You do not need to be an expert in Golang but you must be willing to learn, and you’ll have our full support on this journey.
- We build new features on top of a modern stack, consisting of web apps (in a mix of Angular & React) communicating through APIs to Go services, backed by databases and Kafka topics, all deployed using Docker in a continuous delivery cycle to AWS
- You don’t need to have experience in any of our specific technologies: we’re great at teaching good engineers how to use our modern SaaS stack
- We don't follow rigid Scrum or Kanban, but we do work in an agile, iterative way, and try to continuously improve and implement what works for us
- We deploy changes to production every 7 minutes, on average
- Blameless culture and a continuous improvement mindset

What you’ll be doing:

- Develop and maintain software by coding, implementing new features, reviewing code, fixing bugs, engaging in peer programming, and responding to incidents.
- Take ownership of features and contribute to impactful coding projects with accountability.
- Break down projects into manageable, actionable tasks to maximise efficiency and deliver value quickly.
- Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to plan and coordinate upcoming tasks.
- Continuously learn and share knowledge through chapter reviews, demos, and mentoring fellow engineers.
- Enhance common services and shared libraries, introduce or upgrade tools and frameworks, improve documentation, and refine best practices and processes.

What you need to bring:

- Senior level of experience as a Back-end Engineer including both successes and failures (“scars”), which help you make better decisions
- Deep knowledge in at least one of the following: Golang, Java, PHP, C#, C++, Ruby, Python, Elixir
- Experience working on major systems in one or more languages: ideally you’ve built REST API endpoints on top of data storage layers, and understand concepts like authentication, web security, and the way that frontends consume APIs
- Ability to mentor and train other Engineers in the team

We know that people are more than what’s on their CV. If you’re unsure that you have the right profile for the role... hit the ‘Apply’ button and give it a try

Why do you want to work at Lightspeed?
- Freedom to do your job and work truly flexibly
- Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs everyday
- Build an amazing product and make real impact
- Work with a modern tech stack and learn new technologies
- Competitive salary

Plus, we have a range of benefits that’ll keep you happy, healthy and (not) hungry:

- Lightspeed share scheme (we are all owners)
- Unlimited paid time off policy
- Work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 60 days per year
- Flexible working policy
- Health and wellness benefit of $500 per year
- Mental health online platform and counselling & coaching services
- Paid leave and assistance for new parents
- Free LinkedIn Learning license
- Paid Volunteer day
- Exciting events hosted regularly by our Auckland Culture Club
- Secure, full-time parking facilities
- Dog-friendly office environment
- Enjoy complimentary breakfast and lunch options, along with fresh fruits, snacks, and beverages stocked in the office
- Newly renovated office space situated in Newmarket (Auckland)

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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.

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