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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 an Intermediate Full Stack Engineer to join our team in Newmarket. The ideal candidate is an experienced Engineer, who knows what it takes to ship great code and is eager to learn. This is a great opportunity to work with a diverse bunch of skilled Engineers, be immersed in a culture of excellence, and to grow into a Senior Engineer.
Engineering @ Lightspeed :
- We build new features on top of a modern stack, consisting of web apps (in a mix of Angular & React) communicating through APIs to Go services, backed by databases and Kafka topics, all deployed using Docker in a continuous delivery cycle to AWS
- You don’t need to have experience in any of our specific technologies : we’re great at teaching good engineers how to use our modern SaaS stack
- We don't follow rigid Scrum or Kanban, but we do work in an agile, iterative way, and try to continuously improve and implement what works for us
- We deploy changes to production every 7 minutes, on average
What you’ll be doing :
Build stuff : this means coding, delivering new features, code reviews, fixing bugs, peer programming and incident responseOwn and be accountable for features and high-leverage coding projectsStructure projects into small, actionable tasks to deliver the most value in no timeCollaborate with engineers, product managers and designers to help plan the work aheadLearn and teach : knowledge sharing, chapter reviews, demos, mentoring fellow engineersWork on common services, shared libraries, upgrade / introduce new tooling or libraries, documentation, evolve best practices and processes etc.What you need to bring :
Previous experience as a Full Stack Engineer including both successes and failures (“scars”), which help you make better decisionsExperience in working on major systems in one or more languages : ideally you’ve built REST API endpoints on top of data storage layers, and understand concepts like authentication, web security, and the way that frontends consume APIsWe 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!
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You’ll enjoy :
A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best workA culture that celebrates performanceThe chance to make an impact in a team that’s big enough for career growth, but lean enough to make your voice heardCareer-defining opportunitiesPlus benefits designed to keep you happy, healthy and fulfilled.
Lightspeed share scheme (we are all owners)Unlimited paid time off policyWork remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 60 days per yearFlexible working policyHealth and wellness benefit of $500 per yearMental health online platform and counselling & coaching servicesPaid leave and assistance for new parentsFree LinkedIn Learning licensePaid Volunteer dayPremium cover if you sign up for health insurance with Southern CrossSubsidised public transportation to cover up to 75% of your commuting costsComplimentary breakfast and lunch options, along with fresh fruits, snacks, and beverages stocked in the officeExciting events hosted regularly by our Auckland Culture ClubSecure, full-time parking facilitiesNewly renovated office space located in Newmarket (Auckland)Dog friendly environmentDo you need additional support during an interview?
At Lightspeed, we acknowledge that we face the unique challenge of engaging with and hiring diverse talent from marginalised communities with different personal or cultural norms. For many candidates from these underrepresented groups, a job interview can be an extra stressful or challenging experience. Taking this nuanced perspective into consideration, Lightspeed is pleased to offer Supported Interviews! This means you’re welcome to bring whānau or a support person along with you during any Lightspeed interview (excluding initial recruiter phone call). This ensures you have the best opportunity to display your full range of strengths.
Please note that we ask applicants to disclose any criminal convictions, and we conduct criminal record checks as part of our hiring process for this role.