Intermediate Front-End Software Developer

Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place!

We are looking for an Intermediate Front-End Software Developer to work on Lightspeed’s Marketing website and other related services. Reporting to the Web Development Team Lead and Manager, you will be a part of a small but effective and agile team consisting of Front-end and Back-end Developers.

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).

Location: Ontario/Quebec/Nova Scotia/Newfoundland/ Prince Edward Island/ New Brunswick

What you will be doing:

• Create beautiful/functional web components and applications, with a focus on the client side;
• Evolve and implement new and existing UI
• Work closely with the design team to collaborate on delivering features and functionality;
• Participate in code reviews, team discussions and peer support;
• Stay up to date with the latest front-end technologies to ensure we are always using the best practices;
• Be a promoter of great UX;
• Grow yourself and your peers through peer mentoring and collaboration.

What you need to bring:

• Knowledge of semantic HTML, CSS and CSS preprocessors (Sass, LESS, etc.);
• Knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+);
• Experience with bundlers and task runners (Webpack, Gulp, etc.);
• Familiarity with JS frameworks (React, Vue.js, etc.);
• Solid understanding of cross-browser/platform issues and solutions;
• Experience building responsive web components
• A keen interest in user interface design and user experience best practices;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Team player

And even better if you have, but not necessary:

• Experience with accessibility best practices;
• Experience with writing tests, for example unit tests, integration tests and e2e;
• Experience with typescript;
• Experience with Wordpress and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) plugin;
• Experience developing production-grade web applications;
• Experience using version control system (Git) and version control hosting services (Github);
• Experience working in an Agile development environment;

Now, what is in it for you?

• Ability to do your job in a truly flexible environment;
• Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs everyday;
• Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact.

…. And enjoy a range of benefits that will keep you happy, healthy and (not) hungry.

• Lightspeed equity scheme (we are all owners).
• Flexible paid time off and remote work policies.
• Health insurance.
• Contributions to your pension plan - RRSP.
• Health and wellness benefit of $500 per year.
• Paid leave and assistance for new parents.
• Mental health online platform and counseling & coaching services.
• Training opportunities to grow your skills and career.
• Volunteer day.

To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy, Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Where to from here?
Obviously, this has to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world check out our career page here.

Lightspeed is building communities through commerce, and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that. We were founded in 2005, in Montreal’s gay village and our original members were all part of the LGBTQ+ community. The ethos of our business has been about inclusion from the very beginning, and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs.

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.