Senior Software Engineer (iOS)

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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 on the hunt for a Senior Software Developer to join our iOS team in Retail. As key members of our Development team, iOS developers are responsible for the design and implementation of Lightspeed's award-winning iOS applications.

Our development team uses test-driven development, strong software design & usability skills, and has a passion for technology to solve real-world business problems for retailers around the globe.

At Lightspeed, we are dedicated to bringing cities and communities to life by powering businesses and igniting commerce. Come and help us build our communities!

For this role, you can be located near our head office in Montreal or our Toronto office. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Design and implement stunning user interfaces
• Implementing proof of concept, prototypes and fully-tested production-grade software
• Assisting QA and Support staff in troubleshooting software issues as well as implementing bug fixes
• Providing estimates for development effort
• Oversee, lead and coach junior developers on software engineering practices, code quality and OO design.
• Be an authoritative voice in code reviews
• Collaborate with cross functional teams, including product managers, design and other developers to define, design and release new features that people want to use everyday.

What you need to bring:

We’re a team of 7 people spread across multiple locations in Canada.

We're looking for a Software Developer who has experience with the following:

• Experience developing and shipping production-grade software in Swift or Objective-C for iOS or macOS
• Proven track record developing enticing user interfaces
• Understanding of object oriented design, functional programming and refactoring
• Knowledge of the Cocoa framework
• Knowledge of Swift language
• Knowledge of Apple UI conventions
• Experience integrating with REST web services

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 give it a try!

Even better if you have, but not necessary

• Demonstrated experience using test-driven development
• Experience with SwiftUI and Combine
• Experience with Objective-C
• Experience with Core Data
• Experience with GraphQL
• Experience with Reactive Programming including Combine
• A keen interest in API design
• Knowledge of Core Animation
• Experience with Fastlane
• Experience with Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery
• Knowledge of Ruby

What’s in it for you:

Come live the Lightspeed experience...

• Lots of autonomy, flexible work culture and possibility of fully remote work
• 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.
• Development of very high traffic products, used at the global scale
• Exposure to modern and proven technology
• Opportunity 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 share scheme (we are all owners)
• Flexible paid time off policy
• Health insurance
• 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
• LinkedIn Learning License