Senior Software Engineer - Retail

As a Senior Software Engineer - Retail at Lightspeed, your responsibilities will span building high-quality code, conducting peer reviews, fixing bugs, and engaging in planning and architectural discussions. You will own critical features and projects while collaborating with product teams to define MVPs and share your expertise through mentorship and internal knowledge-sharing sessions.

To apply for the Senior Software Engineer role at Lightspeed, you should have strong programming skills in languages such as Golang, Java, PHP, C#, C++, Ruby, Python, or Elixir. Familiarity with front-end frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue is also beneficial as we value a well-rounded skillset that can adapt to our technology stack.

Lightspeed adopts an agile, iterative approach to software development for our retail platform. We emphasize continuous improvement and flexibility rather than rigid methodologies. Our team embraces practices like rapid deployment, allowing us to deliver features quickly, with an average of production changes every 7 minutes.

Lightspeed offers a plethora of growth opportunities for Senior Software Engineers. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies, engage in mentorship roles, and participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives. Furthermore, our culture promotes continuous learning, providing a supportive environment where your skills can flourish and expand.

Yes! Lightspeed offers flexible hybrid remote work options for the Senior Software Engineer position. We understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to create a work environment that caters to the diverse needs of our talented team members.

When answering this question, focus on specific Agile practices you’ve participated in, like daily stand-ups or sprint planning. Highlight how your experience has helped improve team efficiency and adaptability, reinforcing your ability to work in a fast-paced environment like Lightspeed.

Share your expertise in specific programming languages, emphasizing why you prefer them, such as project requirements or familiarity. Discuss how your skills align with Lightspeed’s technology stack, showcasing your adaptability and willingness to learn new languages or frameworks.

Discuss your systematic approach to debugging, such as isolating the issue, reviewing logs, or using debugging tools. Provide an example of a past debugging experience where your efforts led to a successful resolution, highlighting your critical thinking and problem-solving skills important for a Senior Software Engineer.

Choose a project where you had significant impact, detailing your role and the challenges you faced. Illustrate the outcome and what you learned from the experience, as this reflects your leadership and technical skills, which are vital for a Senior Software Engineer at Lightspeed.

Emphasize practices such as code reviews, thorough testing, and following coding standards. Mention tools or methodologies you use to enhance code quality and share how you’ve contributed to establishing best practices within a team environment.

Narrate a specific challenge, illustrating the initial difficulty and how you devised a solution. Focus on the skills and thought processes you employed, demonstrating resilience and critical thinking, which are essential traits for a Senior Software Engineer.

Discuss your passion for creating impactful solutions that enhance customer experiences and contribute to the success of businesses. Share examples of how your work as a Senior Software Engineer can drive positive change within the retail sector, aligning with Lightspeed’s mission.

Talk about the resources you use, such as online courses, tech blogs, or communities. Highlight your commitment to continuous improvement, and emphasize how you plan to bring new insights and technologies to your role as a Senior Software Engineer at Lightspeed.

Share your approach to mentoring, emphasizing collaboration and knowledge-sharing. Provide examples of previous mentoring experiences where you've helped junior developers grow, showcasing your leadership skills and understanding of a positive team culture.

Discuss strategies you employ, such as prioritization or effective communication with your team. Provide examples of how you’ve successfully managed multiple projects under tight deadlines, illustrating your time management skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment like Lightspeed.