Software Development Manager

Lightspeed Commerce

. Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing software development team in Financial Services .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeMontreal • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading software development teams within Financial Services, focusing on delivering scalable, cloud-based applications while fostering professional growth and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.

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Team LeadershipCloud Services (AWS or GCP)Java, TypeScript, Ruby, or PythonAgile DevelopmentMicroservice-Driven Applications

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentCloud-Based ApplicationsMicroservicesTest AutomationDevOps Engineering

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringCommunicationContinuous LearningProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesPaymentsSaaS SolutionsFull-Stack Web Application DevelopmentContinuous Delivery

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaPythonRubyTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing software development team in Financial Services
Manage developers solving complex Financial Services problems
Collaborate with Staff/Principal Engineers, P&T Leadership, Product Management, and cross-functional stakeholders on priorities and roadmaps
Set annual and quarterly OKRs and roadmaps with the Product Manager and ensure successful execution
Review technical designs and provide feedback on system design and implementation quality
Identify, communicate, and remove delivery impediments and risks
Support team members' professional growth through 1:1s, performance reviews, feedback, goal-setting, and promotions
Report team progress and status to Product/Engineering leadership and stakeholders
Participate in hiring for the team and wider organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Located in Canada
Able to work within EST/EDT hours
Experience leading a team of developers through successful delivery of software products
Experience delivering microservice-driven, scalable, cloud-based applications
Experience with cloud services (AWS or GCP)
Strong working knowledge of Java, TypeScript, Ruby, or Python
Experience partnering closely with Product Managers to build objectives and roadmaps
Experience leading, triaging, and resolving critical incidents and implementing preventive corrective actions
Professional experience in agile development and continuous delivery best practices
Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Ability to coach, mentor, and drive individuals and teams
Strong passion for continuous learning and improvement
Quality-driven mindset focused on software scalability and resilience
Bonus: experience in Payments, scalable SaaS solutions, full-stack web application development, test automation, or DevOps engineering

Benefits

Comp & perks

Lots of autonomy, flexible work culture and possibility of remote work
Choice of fully remote, partially remote or fully office-based work environments
Equity for all Lightspeeders
Continuous learning opportunities
Global mobility
Benefits designed to support employees
Opportunity to learn and expand your skill set
Tons of growth opportunities into technical or people management roles
Exposure to modern and proven technology
Opportunity to help shape the future of a new Product
Opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-growth company
Diverse and inclusive workplace