Team Lead, Software Development

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

Lightspeed is seeking a Software Development Team Lead to join our Ecwid (E-Series) team in North America. In this role, you will support in leading the development of software solutions that empower merchants with the essential tools they need to thrive in the market. You will be part of a dynamic product development team dedicated to continuous value delivery. We are passionate about upholding software engineering best practices and building resilient, scalable solutions for our valued customers. Additionally, you will provide technical mentorship and support our teams in achieving the extraordinary.

Lightspeed's Ecwid team is a function within our  eCommerce business unit and our goal is to enable merchants to grow their businesses. As Lightspeed grows, we are bringing and integrating the Lightspeed ecosystem including payments, shipping, and other services to help our merchants build the most unique experience for their customers.

Please note that fluency in Russian + English is a mandatory requirement for this role.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Be the trusted lead and partner of a growing development team of 4-5 members, guiding, motivating, and developing your team to solve complex business problems.
• Enhance team growth through effective mentoring, coaching, and constructive feedback, while fostering a mutually supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
• You model lead-by-example excellence, provide high-quality code reviews and design feedback, and work to drive technical alignment in challenging areas.
• Lead the way to develop performant, scalable, and maintainable applications and microservices, ensuring high technical quality and operational excellence in your area.
• Collaborate closely with other teams, architects, product managers, and engineering leaders to align approaches and priorities.
• Continuously improve our software delivery processes and practices, staying updated with industry trends to influence our strategic direction and foster innovation.
• Provide technical and process guidance to your team, and participate in recruiting top talent for the organization.
• Helping us all celebrate our achievements and have fun together along the way!

Who you are:

• Proactive in removing roadblocks and driving best practices in a team
• Detail-oriented and committed to quality.
• Collaborative with high emotional intelligence.
• Accountable and take ownership of the success of your partners.
• Proactive with a strong sense of urgency.
• Customer-focused with a deep understanding of the importance of empathy in business.

What you’ll be bringing to the team:

• Proven experience leading a team of developers through successful software projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to convey technical information to a wide variety of audiences.
• Experience with Golang.
• Proficiency with the Spring Framework.
• Experience with Postgress and NoSQL Databases. 
• Familiarity with programming patterns and microservices architecture.
• Exposure to modern and mainstream technologies.
• A product-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ownership, openness, and commitment.
• Full professional proficiency in English + Russian languages 

Even better if you have, but not necessary: 

• Knowledge of Kubernetes and AWS.
• Mentorship skills to help others grow.
• Industry knowledge of eCommerce or POS systems.

We know that people are more than what’s on their CV. If you’re unsure that you have the right profile for the role... hit the ‘Apply’ button and let’s have a chat!

What’s in it for you?

Come live the Lightspeed experience...

• Lots of autonomy, flexible work culture and the option of fully remote work
• Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs every day
• Opportunity to make a difference; help merchants grow their businesses and become more successful by creating or improving products and addressing customer feedback
• Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact
• Development of very high traffic products, used at the global scale
• Opportunities to learn and expand your skill set
• Become a valued part of the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed family

… and enjoy a range of benefits that’ll keep you happy, healthy and (not) hungry:

• Lightspeed equity scheme (we are all owners)
• Flexible paid time off policy
• Extended Healthcare benefits
• Health and wellness benefit of $500 per year
• Paid leave and assistance for new parents
• Mental health online platform and counseling & coaching services
• Volunteer day