Role overview

Lightspeed Financial Services is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead and grow a technical team within its Financial Services organization in North America. You will report to the Director of Financial Services and guide developers in delivering mission-critical products that support the company’s long-term vision.

Key responsibilities

Guide, motivate and grow a team of software developers as they work on complex problems in the Financial Services domain.
Manage the team both directly and indirectly through collaboration with and mentorship of a Technical Lead Staff Engineer.
Work closely with architects, Product teams, engineering leadership and stakeholders to align on team priorities and roadmaps.
Identify, communicate and remove impediments and risks to delivery within the team and across Financial Services.
Plan and support the professional growth of individual team members through one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, feedback, goal-setting and promotions.
Report on team progress and status to engineering leadership and stakeholders.
Find and hire top talent for your team and the wider organization.
Provide technical and process guidance to the team during delivery.

Requirements

Experience leading a development team through successful delivery of software products.
Experience delivering microservice-driven, scalable, cloud-based applications.
Strong working knowledge of Java, TypeScript, Ruby or Python.
Professional experience with agile development and continuous delivery best practices.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
Ability to personally coach, mentor and drive individuals and overall teams.
Strong passion for continuous learning and improvement, with a quality-driven mindset focused on software scalability and resilience.

What makes this role worth considering

You will have significant autonomy and access to a flexible work culture, with the option to work fully remote, partially remote or fully office-based in cities where Lightspeed has local offices. This role offers the opportunity to help shape the future of a new product from technical, process and organizational perspectives while working with modern, proven technology and global products. Substantial growth opportunities exist into both technical and people management roles, alongside development opportunities through continuous learning and exposure to a fast-paced, high-growth company.