Intermediate Back-end Engineer

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Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place!

We are looking for an Intermediate Back-end Engineer to join our team in Newmarket. The ideal candidate is an experienced Engineer, who knows what it takes to ship great code and is eager to learn. This is a great opportunity to work with a diverse bunch of skilled Engineers, be immersed in a culture of excellence, and to grow into a Senior Engineer.

This role will mainly be focusing on backend, but you may also be involved in frontend work if you show interest.

Engineering @ Lightspeed:

• 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

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and maintain software by coding, implementing new features, reviewing code, fixing bugs, resolving data issues, engaging in peer programming, and responding to incidents.
• Take ownership of features and contribute to impactful coding projects.
• Break down projects into manageable, actionable tasks to maximise efficiency and deliver value quickly.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to strategise and plan upcoming work.
• Engage in continuous learning and knowledge sharing through chapter reviews, demos, and mentoring peers.
• Contribute to shared services and libraries, enhance tooling, update documentation, and refine best practices and processes.
• Understand database concepts and demonstrate proficiency in writing SQL queries.

What you need to bring:

We're looking for a candidate who has experience with the following:

• Previous experience as a Back-end Engineer including both successes and failures (“scars”), which help you make better decisions
• Experience in 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

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!

What’s in it for you?

Come live the Lightspeed experience...

• Ability to do your job in a truly flexible environment;
• Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs everyday;
• Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact.

… and enjoy 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) 

Do you need additional support during an interview?

At Lightspeed, we acknowledge that we face the unique challenge of engaging with and hiring diverse talent from marginalised communities with different personal or cultural norms. For many candidates from these underrepresented groups, a job interview can be an extra stressful or challenging experience. Taking this nuanced perspective into consideration,  Lightspeed is pleased to offer Supported Interviews! This means you’re welcome to bring whānau or a support person along with you during any Lightspeed interview (excluding initial recruiter phone call). This ensures you have the best opportunity to display your full range of strengths.