Intermediate Full Stack Engineer

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by 👋Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place!We are looking for an Intermediate Full Stack 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.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 AWSYou 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 stackWe 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 usWe deploy changes to production every 7 minutes, on averageWhat You’ll Be DoingBuild stuff: this means coding, delivering new features, code reviews, fixing bugs, peer programming and incident responseOwn and be accountable for features and high-leverage coding projectsStructure projects into small, actionable tasks to deliver the most value in no timeCollaborate with engineers, product managers and designers to help plan the work aheadLearn and teach: knowledge sharing, chapter reviews, demos, mentoring fellow engineersWork on common services, shared libraries, upgrade/introduce new tooling or libraries, documentation, evolve best practices and processes etc.What You Need To BringPrevious experience as a Full Stack Engineer including both successes and failures (“scars”), which help you make better decisionsExperience 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 APIsWe 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!Be a changemakerYou’ll EnjoyLots 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 merchants grow their businesses through creating or improving products and addressing customer feedback.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.Plus benefits designed to keep you happy, healthy and fulfilled.Lightspeed share scheme (we are all owners)Unlimited paid time off policyWork remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 60 days per yearFlexible working policyHealth and wellness benefit of $500 per yearMental health online platform and counselling & coaching servicesPaid leave and assistance for new parentsFree LinkedIn Learning licensePaid Volunteer dayPremium cover if you sign up for health insurance with Southern CrossSubsidised public transportation to cover up to 75% of your commuting costs Complimentary breakfast and lunch options, along with fresh fruits, snacks, and beverages stocked in the office Exciting events hosted regularly by our Auckland Culture Club Secure, full-time parking facilities Newly renovated office space located in Newmarket (Auckland) Dog friendly environmentDo 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.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.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 ArePowering 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.Lightspeed handles your information in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Statement.