Lightspeed Commerce

Senior Back-end Engineer

Remote Auckland, NZ
Java PHP C# Microservices Angular React Ruby Python API Kafka Docker Go AWS Elixir C++
Description

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by 👋 

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.

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
  • 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)

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.

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.

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. For a glimpse into our world check out our career page here.

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 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.
 
 
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