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 Senior Software Development Manager to join our team in Auckland. In this role, you’ll lead across multiple engineering teams, develop managers and engineers, and create the conditions for high performance and reliable delivery.
You’ll work closely with Product, Design and Engineering leadership to align roadmaps, navigate complex technical decisions and drive improvements across the wider engineering organisation. The ideal candidate brings strong people leadership, deep technical delivery experience and the judgement to know when to step in, when to step back and how to help others lead.
Lead Engineers directly and through managers across multiple engineering teams.
Coach and develop leaders.
Partner with Product and Design to align strategy, roadmaps and delivery.
Create clarity through clear expectations, useful feedback and opportunities to grow.
Keep delivery moving by removing blockers, managing risk and supporting reliable execution.
Stay close to the tech through system design, code reviews and hands-on Golang where useful.
Drive higher standards in engineering quality, reliability and continuous delivery.
Help teams navigate complex technical decisions and make good trade-offs.
Drive improvements across the wider engineering organisation.
Build strong relationships across Engineering, Product, Design and the wider business.
Experience leading and developing high-performing engineering teams, including other people leaders.
A strong technical foundation and hands-on software engineering experience.
Experience delivering complex software or SaaS products across multiple teams.
A track record of giving clear feedback and helping people grow.
Good judgment and confidence, knowing when to step in or step back.
Comfort working in an environment where priorities, teams and technology evolve.
A collaborative approach to working with Product, Design and other stakeholders.
Curiosity about new technology and better ways of working.
You’ll enjoy:
High autonomy with a flexible, hybrid workplace model, allowing you to work remotely or from one of our modern offices
Genuine career growth opportunities within a company that's continuously expanding.
Making a meaningful impact by helping merchants grow their businesses through creating or improving products and addressing customer feedback.
Being part of a team large enough for growth yet agile enough for real impact.
Working on high-traffic products with a global user base.
Opportunity to work alongside other highly skilled leaders and engineers, learn and expand your skill set, forge wonderful relationships and make your mark within the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed culture, a true Canadian tech success story.
Lightspeed share scheme (we are all owners)
Unlimited paid time off policy
Work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 60 days per year
Flexible working policy
Health and wellness benefit of $500 per year
Mental health online platform and counselling & coaching services
Paid leave and assistance for new parents
Paid Volunteer day
Premium cover if you sign up for health insurance with Southern Cross
Complimentary breakfast and lunch options, along with fresh fruits, snacks, and beverages stocked in the office
Secure, full-time parking facilities
Subsidised public transportation to cover up to 75% of your commuting costs
Exciting events hosted regularly by our Auckland Culture Club
Brand new office space located in Newmarket (Auckland)
Dog-friendly environment