Senior Principal Software Developer

Lightspeed is seeking a Senior Principal Software Developer to join their growing Services organization. As a hands-on Senior Principal Engineer, you'll guide design and architecture of critical system components across the Services org, personally contribute to key parts of the systems, and deliver innovative solutions that meet customer needs. You'll uplevel engineering craft across the organization by providing technical guidance, promoting best practices, and mentoring fellow engineers.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring well-designed and scalable systems for new initiatives
• Analyzing existing systems and infrastructure to improve architecture, reduce duplication, and enhance performance
• Identifying and addressing key patterns leading to incidents
• Driving improvements in system reliability and performance
• Improving development practices from design to deployment
• Conducting architectural deep-dives and mentoring key team members
• Contributing to a high-performance culture in the Services organization

Requirements:

• 15+ years of professional software development experience
• 5+ years as a technical leader for multiple teams
• 2+ years managing architecture across multiple teams (35+ engineers)
• Experience developing business-critical systems at scale for cloud environments
• History of delivering key outcomes under challenging timelines
• Experience in multiple technology stacks (Java, RoR, Python, .NET, etc.)
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to handle diverse opinions

Lightspeed offers a range of benefits, including:

• Equity scheme
• Flexible paid time off
• Health insurance and wellness benefits
• Parental leave and assistance
• Mental health support
• Volunteer opportunities

Lightspeed is committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a workplace where everyone belongs. They welcome applications from people with disabilities and provide accommodations upon request.

Join Lightspeed to work on systems handling billions of dollars in transactions for merchants globally, surround yourself with strong talent, and enjoy continuous professional growth in a modern technology stack.