Senior Software Developer (Java)

Join Lightspeed as a Senior Software Developer (Java)

About the Role

Lightspeed is seeking talented and experienced Senior Java Developers to join our team. As a Backend Developer, you will support Lightspeed's Hospitality product group in expanding our reach into new markets and enhancing our advanced hospitality commerce platform. You will work on projects that significantly impact the daily lives of thousands of customers worldwide and help bring local communities to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and Extend Product Functionality: Create and extend the functionality of our products by developing clean, highly maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Backend Architecture: Develop and evolve our overall backend architecture.
• Continuous Integration/Deployment: Extend our continuous integration and continuous deployment environment.
• Team Collaboration: Work as part of a team (squad) to deliver product features and functionality. Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, and Principal Developers.
• Skill Development: Extend your skills by learning from and growing with the team.

What You Bring

• Java Expertise: Excellent foundational knowledge of the Java programming language and ecosystem, including Spring, Spring Boot, and related tools.
• Testing and ORM: Experience with testing frameworks like Mockito, Junit, Spock, and ORM tools like JPA and Hibernate.
• Database Skills: Experience with relational/SQL databases such as MySQL.
• Problem Solving: Ability to analyze and debug production problems, incidents, and performance issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Framework Experience: Experience in multiple Java ecosystem frameworks.
• Microservices and Cloud: Experience scaling microservice architectures and working with cloud environments like AWS or GCP.
• NoSQL and Messaging: Experience with non-relational/NoSQL databases like Redis and real-time messaging systems like Kafka.
• Agile Environment: Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Security Knowledge: Understanding of security topics such as authentication and authorization patterns.

Who You Are

• Team Player: You enjoy contributing to discussions and sharing your experience.
• Self-Motivated: You can function effectively in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Continuous Learner: You are always seeking improvement and progress.
• Decision Maker: You are eager to make decisions and not afraid of making mistakes.

Benefits and Perks

• Autonomy and Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible work culture with the possibility of remote work.
• Growth Opportunities: Tons of growth opportunities into technical or people management roles.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including equity for all employees, health and wellness credits, mental health support, and more.

About Lightspeed

Lightspeed is a fast-paced, high-growth company that values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace and welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Join us in building communities through commerce and become a valued part of the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed family.