Lightspeed

Lightspeed

Lightspeed is a leading point of sale (POS) and commerce platform that provides independent businesses with end-to-end solutions to manage inventory, customer management, sales, and analytics across all channels. With offices worldwide, Lightspeed help...

Professional Services
1K-5K
Founded 2005

Description

  • Build and maintain backend services and APIs primarily using the Python ecosystem.
  • Develop backend components using FastAPI, Kafka, Redis and AWS services.
  • Design, implement and operate event-driven architecture with a focus on resilience and accuracy.
  • Establish and maintain strong QA foundations, including unit and integration tests.
  • Ensure system reliability, performance and correctness through monitoring, proactive maintenance, and performance optimization.
  • Diagnose root causes of incidents, execute bug fixes, and prioritize technical debt aligned with the squad’s roadmap.
  • Collaborate with other teams to enable integration with the microservices platform.
  • Use LLMs to accelerate the development process safely and robustly.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on Python.
  • Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs and microservices.
  • Hands-on experience with Kafka.
  • Experience with databases such as MySQL or DynamoDB.
  • Strong understanding of scalability, performance optimization, and distributed systems.
  • Knowledge of monitoring applications for performance and reliability.
  • Strong English communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
  • Commitment to clean code, maintainability, and systematic correctness.
  • Proficiency with CI/CD systems, Docker, and Kubernetes (preferred).
  • Experience with cloud environments like AWS or GCP (preferred).

Benefits

  • Lightspeed share scheme (equity for employees).
  • Flexible working policy with lots of autonomy and possibility of remote work.
  • Mental health online platform plus counseling and coaching services.
  • Health and wellness benefits.
  • LinkedIn Learning license for ongoing professional development.
  • Volunteer day to support community engagement.
  • Opportunities for career growth in technical or people management roles and exposure to high-traffic global products.

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