Software Development Manager

Software Development Manager at lightspeedhq in Montreal, Canada.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Guide, motivate and develop a team of software developers who solve complex problems in the financial services domain.
• Directly and indirectly manage a team in collaboration with a Technical Lead Staff Engineer, while providing mentoring.
• Work closely with architects, product teams, engineering leaders and stakeholders to align priorities and roadmaps.
• Identify, communicate and address delivery barriers and risks, both within the team and across the entire financial services organization.
• Plan and support the professional development of team members, including through individual meetings, performance evaluations, continuous feedback, goal setting and promotions.
• Regularly communicate team progress and status to engineering leaders and stakeholders.
• Attract, recruit and hire the best talent for your team and the organization.
• Provide technical and methodological advice to the team throughout the projects.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TEAM

• Experience in managing teams of developers and successfully delivering software products.
• Experience in developing and delivering scalable cloud applications based on microservices architecture.
• Excellent command of Java or TypeScript.
• Professional experience in Agile methodologies and Continuous Delivery practices.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to support, supervise and advance individuals and teams.
• Strong passion for continuous learning and constant improvement.
• Mentality focused on software quality, scalability and resilience.

Requirements

GOOD MORNING! THANK YOU FOR YOUR VISIT 👋

• Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just exploring the market? Either way, you might be in the right place!
• Lightspeed Financial Services is seeking a Software Development Manager in North America to develop and lead our technical team within the Financial Services organization.

Reporting to the Director, Financial Services Foundations, you will play a key role in leading, mentoring and developing a high-performing software development team, while fostering an inclusive and inspiring work culture. Through your leadership, the team will deliver financial products and services critical to Lightspeed's long-term vision and growth.

We are looking for a leader with demonstrable strong technical expertise who can earn the respect of developers through their knowledge and experience. You have proven experience in coaching, mentoring, managing and developing development teams, as well as delivering large-scale cloud software systems. You enjoy solving problems, removing obstacles to team progress, and collaborating closely with Product teams and stakeholders. You are an effective communicator, able to set clear direction and monitor the progress of deliveries in a distributed, dynamic and constantly evolving Agile environment.

For this position, you must be based in Canada and available to work Eastern Times (EST/EDT). We offer the flexibility to work in fully remote, hybrid or in-person mode (in cities where we have offices).

ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGES

• Experience in the field of payments.
• Experience in designing scalable SaaS solutions.
• Experience in developing Full Stack web applications.
• Good knowledge of cloud services, including AWS and GCP.
• Experience or training in project management or as a Scrum Master.
• Experience in test automation and/or DevOps engineering.
• A leader with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of managing and representing his team.
• A mentor who helps individuals progress and reach their full potential.
• A communicator capable of clearly conveying requirements, best practices and status updates to technical and non-technical audiences.
• A problem solver who enjoys tackling complex challenges and removing obstacles.
• A person capable of making informed decisions in contexts of change and ambiguity.

Benefits

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Great autonomy, flexible work culture and the possibility of working remotely.
• The opportunity to help shape the future of a new product on technical, organizational and operational levels.
• Participation in the development of global products.
• Exposure to modern and proven technologies.
• Ongoing opportunities to learn and expand your skills.
• Many opportunities for advancement into technical or management roles.
• Competitive benefits and exceptional privileges, including stock awards for all Lightspeed employees.
• The opportunity to join a fast-paced, strong growth company.
• The opportunity to be an integral part of the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed family.

As a global company with employees and clients outside of Quebec, proficiency in English as a working language is required for this position.

About the Company

ABOUT LIGHTSPEED

Lightspeed is an international tech company that supports entrepreneurs in retail, hospitality and e-commerce with powerful commerce solutions. With colleagues and offices all over the world, we help companies grow through innovative software, data and payment solutions. From our office in Amsterdam, we work together every day in a dynamic, international environment where collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship are central.

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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