Software Developer II

Are you on the lookout for a new career challenge, or simply exploring the market? You might be in the right place!

We are seeking a talented Backend Developer SDII to join one of our energetic teams. In this role, you will help drive the growth and development of our Hospitality product group, aiding our goal to expand into new markets and strengthen our comprehensive commerce platform.

You will be joining the team driving the Lightspeed L- and G-series products, which power hospitality businesses across Europe and help them deliver exceptional guest experiences. Our mission is to stay ahead of customer needs and evolving regulations, while at the same time modernizing our technology stack to ensure these products remain reliable, scalable, and future‑ready.

You will join an international, independent and collaborative team, continuously improving our engineering practices, infrastructure and codebase, all while keeping it fun. Most importantly, your work will directly shape the daily experience of business owners and hospitality guests.

Join us in pioneering the future of hospitality technology!

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Working alongside some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, you will contribute to the L&G series product by building new features and improving the developer experience.
• Juggle responsibilities between crafting new features and the modernization of our backend tech stack.
• Report to the Development Manager, maintaining robust interaction with Product Managers, Product Designers, and Platform Teams.
• Participate in daily agile ceremonies, ignite innovation that challenges the status quo, and actualize solution‑oriented ideas.
• Advocate for superior code quality and accountability, contributing actively to infrastructure health.
• Foster growth within your team by disseminating knowledge and best practices, while perpetually striving for advancement and progression.

Feel free to take a look at our Tech Stack here.

What you'll be bringing to the team:

• Outstanding Java knowledge with 4+ years of production usage experience.
• Advanced knowledge of the Spring framework.
• Strong understanding of object‑oriented programming and design patterns.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Experience with SQL databases.
• A strong advocate for testing, with experience in automated testing frameworks.
• Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Proficiency in English, exhibiting effective communication skills.

What will increase your chances:

• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Experience with cloud environments like GCP, AWS, and cloud solutions like Kubernetes, Docker, etc.
• Computer Sciences degree or equivalent.

What’s in it for you

• Lots of autonomy, flexible work culture with the option of working remotely or from one of our beautiful offices.
• Genuine career growth opportunities within a company that's continuously expanding.
• Make a meaningful impact by helping teams and customers work more effectively with AI.
• Be part of a team large enough for growth yet agile enough for real impact.
• Work on high‑traffic products with a global user base.
• Opportunity to work alongside other highly skilled engineers, learn and expand your skill set, forge wonderful relationships and make your mark within the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed culture, a true Canadian tech success story.

… and enjoy a range of benefits that’ll keep you happy and healthy:

• Lightspeed share scheme (we are all owners).
• Flexible working policy.
• Mental health online platform and counseling & coaching services.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• LinkedIn Learning license (learning is always ongoing).
• Volunteer day to be able to give back to society!

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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