Principal Software Engineer

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place! We’re looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our team in Auckland. As a hands-on Principal Software Engineer, you’ll shape the design and architecture of Lightspeed Retail’s core systems, powering thousands of merchants worldwide. You’ll lead by example, building innovative solutions that solve real customer problems while elevating our engineering practices. What you’ll be doing: * Architecting, designing, and implementing new features and improvements to our core systems. * Providing technical leadership and guidance to a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. * Collaborating with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and deliver high-quality solutions. * Contributing to the technical vision and strategy for Lightspeed Retail. * Ensuring the scalability, performance, and reliability of our systems. * Participating in code reviews and mentoring other engineers. * Staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in software engineering. What you need to succeed: * 8+ years of experience in software development. * Strong understanding of software architecture and design principles. * Experience with building and scaling complex systems. * Experience with at least one modern programming language (e.g., Ruby, Python, Java, etc.). * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to lead and mentor a team of engineers. * Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). * Experience with Agile development methodologies. Bonus points: * Experience with e-commerce or retail systems. * Experience with microservices architecture. * Experience with DevOps practices. What's in it for you? Come make an impact! Make sure to mention this when applying to be considered! In addition to a competitive salary, you can also look forward to: * Flexible work arrangements * Health and wellness benefits * Learning and development opportunities * Career growth opportunities * Employee stock options * Paid time off * And more! About Lightspeed: Lightspeed powers small and medium-sized businesses with its cloud-based commerce platform. Over 160,000 businesses globally use Lightspeed's point-of-sale and eCommerce software to manage their operations and grow their businesses. Lightspeed is a Canadian-based company with offices around the world. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you are interested in joining our team, please apply! We look forward to hearing from you. #LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote