Lightspeed
Lightspeed

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About Lightspeed

We're more than just a high-tech point of sale. We provide customers with a simple way to build, manage and grow their retail, restaurant or eCommerce business, and create a best-in-class customer experience. Our end-to-end solutions unify inventory, customer management, sales and analytics across all channels, in-store and online. Our philosophy combines the tactile with the digital, the cutting-edge with the tried-and-true. We believe that retailers of all sizes should have access to top-tier technology, giving them the resources they need to succeed in a rapidly changing industry. We have offices in Montreal, Amsterdam, London, Gent, New York, Ottawa and Olympia.

4 months ago

Senior Software Developer

Berlin - Remote
Full-time
Senior
Senior Software Developer
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Description
  • Lightspeed is looking for a Senior Python Developer to join their Lighthouse Squad, responsible for developing a subscription management service for hospitality clients.
  • The role involves building and maintaining software components using Python, developing backend services and APIs with fastAPI, Kafka, Redis, and AWS, and working on event-driven architecture with a focus on resilience and accuracy.
  • The developer will ensure system reliability, performance, and correctness, analyze root causes of issues, prioritize technical debt, and collaborate with other teams to integrate microservices.
  • Use of LLMs to accelerate development is also part of the role.
  • The ideal candidate has over 5 years of Python-focused software development experience, strong communication skills, experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, databases like MySQL or DynamoDB, Kafka, and cloud environments such as AWS or GCP.
  • Knowledge of monitoring tools, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and familiarity with networking fundamentals is a plus.
  • The role offers flexible work culture, remote options, exposure to high-traffic products, growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits including equity, health and wellness benefits, and learning resources.

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Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on Python
  • Strong English communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team
  • Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs and microservices
  • Strong understanding of scalability, performance optimization, and distributed systems
  • Experience with databases such as MySQL or DynamoDB
  • Knowledge of monitoring applications for performance and reliability
  • Hands-on experience with Kafka
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Commitment to clean code, maintainability, and systematic correctness

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Benefits
  • Lots of autonomy and flexible work culture, including remote work options
  • Development of high-traffic products used globally
  • Exposure to modern and proven technology
  • Opportunity to learn and expand skills
  • Growth opportunities in technical or management roles
  • Equity through Lightspeed share scheme
  • Flexible working policy
  • Mental health online platform and counseling services
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • LinkedIn Learning license for ongoing learning
  • Volunteer day to give back to society