Lead Software Engineer at Lightspeed

Lightspeed Commerce • ottawa, on • Posted May 25, 2026

Position Overview

Elevate your career as a Lead Software Engineer with Lightspeed in Canada. Focus on delivering innovative software solutions while mentoring engineers in a flexible work model.

In your role as Lead Software Engineer, you will guide critical parts of system development and architect solutions that appeal to customer needs. Your responsibilities include software building, risk identification, and the promotion of best practices. You will also educate and empower teams through mentorship and collaborative learning opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:
• Create software with effective coding and reverse engineering
• Collaborate in architecture planning with product teams
• Facilitate learning through coaching and mentoring
• Develop shared libraries and contribute to open source
• Propose mitigation for complex project risks

Requirements:
• Extensive experience with large-scale incident management
• Proficient...