Software Engineer

Lightspeed is the leading provider of cloud-based software for dealerships, serving various industries. The Software Engineer will be responsible for coding, testing, and maintaining software, while collaborating with Agile teams to ensure high-quality code and efficient deployment processes.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate in Agile teams to refine requirements, estimate tasks, and contribute to sprint activities
• Determine software solutions, applying object-oriented principles to ensure reusability and scalability
• Develop and implement code that is clean, efficient, and well-documented, adhering to team standards
• Conduct unit testing and participate in code reviews to maintain high-quality code
• Work closely with business, product management, QA, and hosting teams to facilitate smooth rollouts across AWS environments (development, staging, production), ensuring alignment with project goals and operational needs
• Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines, automating build, test, and deployment processes to streamline releases and maintain consistency across environments
• Utilize team tools including Jira, GitLab, SwaggerHub, and Bruno (similar to Postman) for project tracking, version control, API documentation, and testing, respectively
• Maintain and update documentation regularly in Confluence to keep resources current and accessible for team collaboration
• Maintain code quality through regular refactoring and documentation for team knowledge sharing

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field with 3-5 years of professional experience; or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design principles with a Strong focus in Java EE, Jakarta EE, Kotlin
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design principles
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure preferred) and an ability to leverage cloud-based tools for software development and deployment
• Solid foundation in software development processes, debugging, and testing
• Proven experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Understanding of computer science concepts, including data structures, algorithms, and software lifecycle processes
• Ability to develop and integrate APIs, and proficiency with SQL and relational databases
• Basic knowledge of network communications and distributed systems
• Ability to manage development environments and troubleshoot independently
• Working knowledge of Linux or Unix operating systems
• Driven to learn new programming languages and frameworks
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and share knowledge with team members
• Demonstrates organizational skills and an ability to prioritize effectively
• Familiarity with test-driven development and high code coverage standards
• Experience in front-end and back-end systems integration
• Working knowledge of modern databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and microservices architecture