<h2><strong>Hi there! Thanks for stopping by 👋</strong></h2> <p><span>Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place!</span></p> <p><span>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.</span></p> <p><span>This role will mainly be focusing on backend, but you may also be involved in frontend work if you show interest.</span></p> <h3><strong>Engineering @ Lightspeed:</strong></h3> <ul> <li><span>We build new features on top of a modern stack, consisting of web apps (in a mix of Angular &amp; React) communicating through APIs to Go services, backed by databases and Kafka topics, all deployed using Docker in a continuous delivery cycle to AWS</span></li> <li><span>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</span></li> <li><span>We dont 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</span></li> <li><span>We deploy changes to production every 7 minutes, on average</span></li> </ul> <h3><strong>What you’ll be doing:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Develop and maintain software by coding, implementing new features, reviewing code, fixing bugs, resolving data issues, engaging in peer programming, and responding to incidents</li> <li>Take ownership of features and contribute to impactful coding projects</li> <li>Break down projects into manageable, actionable tasks to maximise efficiency and deliver value quickly</li> <li>Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to strategise and plan upcoming work</li> <li>Engage in continuous learning and knowledge sharing through chapter reviews, demos, and mentoring peers</li> <li>Contribute to shared services and libraries, enhance tooling, update documentation, and refine best practices and processes</li> <li>Understand database concepts and demonstrate proficiency in writing SQL queries</li> </ul> <h3><strong>What you need to bring:</strong></h3> <p><span>Were looking for a candidate who has experience with the following:</span></p> <ul> <li><span>Previous experience as a Back-end Engineer including both successes and failures (“scars”), which help you make better decisions</span></li> <li><span>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</span></li> </ul> <p><span>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!</span></p> <h3><strong>Be a changemaker</strong></h3> <p>You’ll enjoy:</p> <ul> <li>A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work</li> <li>A culture that celebrates performance</li> <li>The chance to make an impact in a team that’s big enough for career growth, but lean enough to make your voice heard</li> <li>Career-defining opportunities</li> </ul> <p>Plus benefits designed to keep you happy, healthy and fulfilled.</p> <ul> <li>Lightspeed share scheme (we are all owners)</li> <li>Unlimited paid time off policy</li> <li>Work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 60 days per year</li> <li>Flexible working policy</li> <li>Health and wellness benefit of $500 per year</li> <li>Mental health online platform and counselling &amp; coaching services</li> <li>Paid leave and assistance for new parents</li> <li>Free LinkedIn Learning license</li> <li>Paid Volunteer day</li> <li>Premium cover if you sign up for health insurance with Southern Cross</li> <li>Exciting events hosted regularly by our Auckland Culture Club</li> <li>Subsidised <span>public transportation to cover up to </span><span>75% of your commuting costs</span></li> <li>Secure, full-time parking facilities </li> <li>Dog-friendly office environment</li> <li>Enjoy complimentary breakfast and lunch options, along with fresh fruits, snacks, and beverages stocked in the office </li> <li>Newly renovated office space situated in Newmarket (Auckland) </li> </ul> <p><strong>Do you need additional support during an interview? </strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><span><em>Please note that we ask applicants to disclose any criminal convictions, and we conduct criminal record checks as part of our hiring process for this role.</em></span></p><div><p><em>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.</em></p> <p><em>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.</em></p> <p><strong>Where to from here?</strong><br />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 <a href="https://www.lightspeedhq.com/careers/" target="_blank">career page here</a>.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Who we are:</strong> <br />Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeeds one-stop <span>commerce</span> platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud <span>commerce</span> solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.</p> <div>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.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div>Lightspeed handles your information in accordance with our <a href="https://www.lightspeedhq.com/legal/applicant-privacy-statement/" target="_blank">Applicant Privacy Statement</a>.</div> <div> </div></div>

Lightspeed Commerce

Intermediate Back-end Engineer

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