- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- CAD 170,000 – CAD 180,000 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 4 days ago
- Work mode
- Work from home
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Job description
Overview
Lightspeed Financial Services is seeking a Software Development Manager based in Canada to lead and expand a technical team within their Financial Services division. Reporting directly to the Director of Financial Services, this role involves mentoring, inspiring, and managing software developers to deliver crucial financial products aligned with Lightspeed's long-term objectives. The role supports fully remote work options while requiring availability during EST/EDT hours.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire a software development team addressing complex Financial Services challenges.
- Manage the team collaboratively with support from a Technical Lead Staff Engineer through direct and indirect engagement.
- Coordinate with architects, product teams, engineering leadership, and multiple stakeholders to prioritize and plan team efforts.
- Identify, communicate, and eliminate obstacles or risks that may hinder team or organizational delivery.
- Plan and support career growth for team members via regular one-on-ones, performance assessments, constructive feedback, goal setting, and promotional opportunities.
- Report team progress and status to engineering leadership and other stakeholders.
- Recruit highly skilled talent for the team and related organizational units.
- Provide technical oversight and guidance during project delivery.
Candidate Qualifications
- Proven leadership experience managing software development teams delivering complex products.
- Experience in designing and deploying microservice-based, scalable, cloud-native applications.
- Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: Java, TypeScript, Ruby, or Python.
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies and continuous integration/delivery practices.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to coach and mentor individuals and teams effectively.
- Strong commitment to continuous professional development and improvement.
- Focus on software quality, scalability, and system resilience.
Preferred Additional Skills
- Knowledge or experience in the Payments industry.
- Background in building scalable Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms.
- Experience with full-stack web application development.
- Understanding of cloud platforms, particularly AWS and Google Cloud Platform.
- Project management or Scrum Master certification or practical experience.
- Exposure to test automation methodologies and DevOps engineering practices.
Personal Attributes
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to effectively manage and advocate for the team.
- Commitment to mentoring, teaching, and fostering individual growth.
- Clear and effective communication to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Problem-solving aptitude focused on complexity management and obstacle removal.
- Decisive and adaptable in dynamic and ambiguous contexts.
Benefits and Opportunities
- Flexible work environment with options for full remote, hybrid, or office-based setups.
- Autonomy in shaping new product technical, process, and organizational direction.
- Participation in global product development initiatives with modern technology stacks.
- Opportunities for personal growth, learning, and career advancement in technical or leadership tracks.
- Comprehensive benefits package including equity, medical, dental, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, RRSP with matching, parental leave top-up, and paid time off.
- A diverse and inclusive culture rooted in the company’s founding values and community focus.
Compensation
The expected salary range for this Ontario-based position is CAD 170,000 to 180,000 annually, reflecting factors such as candidate skills, experience, and market trends.
Additional Information
Lightspeed is committed to equal opportunity and an accessible recruitment process with accommodations available upon request. No unsolicited recruitment agency submissions are accepted. This role is an existing vacancy and supported by AI-assisted recruitment tools, but all hiring decisions are human-made.
About Lightspeed
Founded in Montreal in 2005, Lightspeed provides one-stop cloud commerce platforms supporting merchants worldwide in retail, hospitality, and golf sectors. The company is listed on both the NYSE and TSX exchanges and operates teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.