Hi there! Thanks for stopping by 👋Lightspeed Financial Services is looking for a Software Development Manager in North America to grow and lead our technical team within the Financial Services organization.Reporting to the Director of Financial Services Foundations, you will help us lead, mentor and grow a high-performing software development team and cultivate an inclusive, inspiring working culture. Under your guidance, developers will deliver Financial Services products and services that are mission-critical to Lightspeed’s long-term vision and growth.We are looking for a leader with a solid, demonstrable technical background, who can earn the respect of developers with their knowledge and experience. You will have a proven track record of supporting, mentoring, leading and growing a development team, and of delivering high-scale cloud-based software systems. You will enjoy problem-solving and removing blockers to the team’s progress, and will have experience collaborating with Product teams and customer stakeholders. You will be an effective and clear communicator who can direction-set and track team delivery in a distributed, fast-moving and rapidly-changing agile environment.For this role, you should be located in Canada, and able to work within EST/EDT hours. We offer a choice of fully remote, partially remote or fully office-based work environments (in cities with local offices).What you’ll be responsible for:Guiding, motivating and growing a team of software developers as they solve complex problems in the Financial Services domainDirectly and indirectly managing a team through collaboration with, and mentorship of a Technical Lead Staff EngineerWorking closely with architects, Product teams, engineering leadership and stakeholders to align on team priorities and roadmapsIdentifying, communicating and removing impediments and risks to delivery, within the team and across Financial Services as a wholePlanning and furthering the professional growth of individual team members, including 1-1s, performance reviews, ongoing feedback, goal-setting and promotionsReporting up to engineering leadership and stakeholders on team progress and statusFinding and hiring top talent for your team and the wider organizationProviding technical and process guidance to the team during deliveryWhat you’ll be bringing to the team:Experience leading a team of developers through successful delivery of software productsExperience delivering microservice-driven, scalable, cloud-based applicationsStrong working knowledge of Java or TypeScriptProfessional experience in agile development and continuous delivery best practicesStrong written and verbal English communication skillsAbility to personally coach, mentor and drive individuals and overall teamsStrong passion for continuous learning and improvementA quality-driven mindset with a focus on software scalability and resilienceSome additional things that would be a bonus:Experience in the Payments domainExperience in building scalable SaaS solutionsExperience in full-stack web application developmentSolid knowledge of cloud services (AWS and GCP in particular)Project Management or Scrum master experience, or formal trainingExperience in test automation and/or DevOps engineeringWho you are:A leader with strong people skills who can manage and represent your teamA teacher and mentor helping individuals to grow and reach their full potentialA communicator who can clearly convey requirements, best practices and status updates to both technical and non-technical audiencesA problem-solver who embraces tackling complexity and removing roadblocksA decisive decision-maker who can handle change and ambiguityWhat is in for youLots of autonomy, flexible work culture and possibility of remote workOpportunity to help shape the future of a new Product from technical, process and organizational perspectivesDevelopment of global productsExposure to modern and proven technologyOpportunity to learn and expand your skill setTons of growth opportunities into technical or people management rolesAmazing benefits & perks, including equity for all LightspeedersOpportunity to join a fast-paced, high-growth companyBecome a valued part of the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed familyAt Lightspeed, your growth is our priority. We invest in you with continuous learning opportunities, global mobility and benefits designed to support you—all within a driven, diverse and inclusive team that’s passionate about empowering our communitiesAt Lightspeed, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your skill set, qualifications, experience, and market data. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We reasonably expect the total compensation for this position to be in the range of $180000 TO $195000 CAD. Lightspeed also provides a variety of employee benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, wellness, life and disability insurance, RRSP plan and match, paid parental leave top-up, and paid time off.Please note that this compensation information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within Ontario and reflects the amount Lightspeed is willing to pay at the time of this posting.Who we are: Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.
