Staff iOS Developer

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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!

We are looking for a Staff iOS Developer to join one of our squads where you will be supporting Lightspeed’s Hospitality product group on the mission to expand our reach into new markets and countries while enhancing our advanced hospitality commerce platform. 

For this role specifically, you will be joining the team behind Lightspeed Tempo, a core product that helps operators deliver exceptional dining experiences through smarter, data-driven pacing. Our mission is to transform restaurant service from intuition-based decision-making into a measurable, coachable, and repeatable advantage by leveraging real-time dining flow data.

You will join a healthy and collaborative team, continuously improving our engineering practices, and delivering state-of-the-art technology, all while keeping it fun. Above all, your work will change the way the world experiences hospitality.

What you’ll be doing:

• Collaborate with some of the industry's top talents to enhance our iOS app by developing innovative features and user-centric workflows.


• Design and implement aesthetically pleasing, efficient, and functional mobile applications tailored for iOS devices using Swift and Objective-C.


• Prioritize daily activities between the development of new features and the maintenance of existing integrations, with a strong focus on expanding our presence in new markets through novel iOS capabilities.


• Report to the Team Lead and maintain active engagement with Product Managers, UI/UX Designers, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and performance within our POS.


• Participate in daily Agile ceremonies, engage in creative brainstorming sessions to challenge the conventional approaches, and execute cutting-edge solutions that enhance user engagement.


• Champion high standards in code quality and system reliability, take ownership of the codebase, and contribute to the robustness of our infrastructure.


• Elevate the team's performance by sharing insights, adopting best practices in iOS development, and continually seeking ways to innovate and improve our app.

Feel free to take a look at our Tech Stack here .

What you need to bring:

• Advanced programming skills in Swift (and ideally Objective-C)


• Deep knowledge of Structured Concurrency, UIKit, SwiftUI, Core Data, REST APIs


• Experience in writing automated unit and functional tests


• Strong conceptual understanding of software design and code beauty


• Experience with local network communication, external accessories (eg. payment terminals, printers) is a plus


• You are a team player who likes to contribute to discussions and share your opinion


• You are self-motivated and can function effectively in a team environment with minimum supervision


• You are always seeking improvement and progress


• You are eager to make decisions and not afraid of making mistakes


• You are keen on sharing your knowledge and expertise with your peers

Who you are:

• We look for problem solvers that do not shy away from tackling complexity and love critical thinkers


• You have a strong will to learn, grow and get out of your comfort zone


• You have great energy and passion for technology 


• As a global company with employees and clients outside of Quebec, fluency in English as a working language is required for this position.

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

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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.

Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.

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