Principal Software Engineer
remoteprincipal
via Ashby
About this role
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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’re looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our team in Auckland. As a hands-on Principal Software Engineer, you’ll shape the design and architecture of Lightspeed Retail’s core systems, powering thousands of merchants worldwide. You’ll set the standard for the team, building innovative solutions that solve real customer problems while elevating engineering excellence across the organisation through mentorship, best practices, and sustainable architecture.
The ideal candidate for this role is passionate about software development and works with a customer-first mindset.…
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Skills match
For this role: python, java, go, ruby, php…
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Level fit
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Domain experience
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Recency
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Location fit
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