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Are you looking for an internship at a vibrant Canadian company? Do you crave a culture that allows you to be your authentic self at work? Well… you might just be in the right place!
We’re looking for a Full Stack Software Developer Intern (4 month contract) to join our Lightspeed X-Series Team in Montreal. With Lightspeed X-Series, you’ll build software solutions that provide merchants with all of the tools that they need to thrive in the market. You’ll join a product development team that believes in continuously delivering value while following software engineering best practices and building robust, scalable solutions for our customers.
At Lightspeed, we are dedicated to bringing cities and communities to life by empowering small and medium businesses. Come help us build our communities!

What you’ll be responsible for

• Deliver best-in-class software in collaboration with designers, product managers, and other developers
• Contribute to developing proof of concepts and prototypes, and assist in building a scalable, testable, and maintainable app ready for production.
• Actively participate in pair programming, team stand-ups, planning sessions, new feature kick-offs, and demo sessions.
• Contribute to the team’s culture by joining discussions and challenging your peers
• Extending your own skills by learning from and growing with the team

What you’ll be bringing to the team

• Experience with Full-stack web development experience (frontend + backend)
• Experience with Go and React, or the willingness to learn
• Familiarity with programming patterns and microservices architecture
• Familiarity with writing automated unit and integration tests
• Familiarity with software coding standards, source control management, code reviews, and testing.
• Understanding of Agile development and continuous delivery
• Attention to detail and have the ability to think abstractly
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to function effectively in a team environment.
• Have an open mindset about seeking improvement and feedback
• An appetite for learning

Even better if you have hands-on experience with (but not necessary)

• Some experience with GraphQL and TypeScript
• Some experience with other web development languages like Angular or PHP
• Some experience with Docker and Node
• Familiarity with GIT like working with branches, opening pull requests, merging conflicts
• Knowledge of eCommerce / POS systems
• Knowledge of continuous integration and deployment of SaaS applications

Who you are

• You have a strong will to learn, grow and get out of your comfort zone
• You have a great energy and passion for technology

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 let’s have a chat!

What’s in it for you?

• Join a fast-paced, high-growth company.
• Work on high-traffic products used at a global scale providing critical services for our merchants.
• Surround yourself with strong talent and enjoy continuous professional growth.
• Develop in a modern and proven technology stack.
• Flexible/hybrid remote work options, in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Opportunities to learn and expand your skill set

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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. .
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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• Deliver best-in-class software in collaboration with designers, product managers, and other developers
• Contribute to developing proof of concepts and prototypes, and assist in building a scalable, testable, and maintainable app ready for production.
• Actively participate in pair programming, team stand-ups, planning sessions, new feature kick-offs, and demo sessions.
• Contribute to the team’s culture by joining discussions and challenging your peers
• Extending your own skills by learning from and growing with the tea