Team Lead, Software Development (Java) - all genders

Team Lead, Software Development (Java) - all genders

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Under your guidance, the team will take on the critical mission of building the Users, Roles and Permissions module of our Restaurant Point-of-Sale product, helping businesses worldwide to manage access control, safeguard sensitive data, and streamline operations by defining granular user roles and permissions.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Be the trusted lead and partner of a development team of 5 members (Frontend, Backend and iOS), guiding, motivating, and developing your team to solve complex business problems.
• Enhance team growth through effective mentoring, coaching, and constructive feedback, while fostering a mutually supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
• You model lead‑by‑example excellence, provide high‑quality code reviews and design feedback, and work to drive technical alignment in challenging areas.
• Lead the way to develop performant, scalable, and maintainable applications and microservices, ensuring high technical quality and operational excellence in your area.
• Collaborate closely with other teams, architects, product managers, and engineering leaders to align approaches and priorities.
• Continuously improve our software delivery processes and practices, staying updated with industry trends to influence our strategic direction and foster innovation.
• Provide technical and process guidance to your team, and participate in recruiting top talent for the organization.

What You’ll Bring To The Team

• Proven experience leading a team of developers through successful software projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to convey technical information to a wide variety of audiences.
• Solid understanding of development processes, testing, and CI/CD best practices.
• Experience delivering horizontally scalable applications and microservices.
• Passion for learning new things and desire to improve continuously.
• Solution‑oriented and constructive mindset and ability to manage ambiguity.
• Advanced skills in Java, Spring Framework

Even better if you have hands‑on experience with (but not necessary)

• Experience working with Elastic Search and DynamoDB
• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS
• Interest in or experience with POS or eCommerce systems
• Experience building scalable SaaS solutions
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent

Who You Are

• You are a problem solver who does not shy away from tackling complexity and critical thinking.
• You have a strong will to learn, grow, and leave your comfort zone.
• You have great energy and passion for technology.

What’s in it for you?

• Lots of autonomy, flexible work culture and the option of fully remote work
• Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs every day
• Opportunity to make a difference; help merchants grow their businesses and become more successful by creating or improving products and addressing customer feedback
• Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact
• Development of very high traffic products, used at the global scale
• Opportunities to learn and expand your skill set
• Become a valued part of the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed culture

Additional benefits

• Lightspeed equity scheme (we are all owners)
• Weekly office lunch
• Extended Healthcare benefits
• Health and wellness benefit of 400 Euros per year
• Mental health online platform and counseling & coaching services
• Volunteer day

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.

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