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Senior Cloud Engineer


Company : Lightspeed


Location : Montreal, Montreal (administrative regio


Created : 2025-11-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

OverviewAre you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well you might just be in the right place!Lightspeed Hospitality makes point-of-sale solutions for restaurants and cafes around the world. As part of this global team of about 170 people, you will primarily work on sustaining our regional North American product: U-Series, while also contributing to our global flagship product: K-Series.Our SRE team is responsible for the design, build and operation of Lightspeeds product infrastructure. We collaborate with teams across the company to make this happen: Devs, QA, PMs, Architects, IT, and the Data team.What youll be responsible for:Initiate and contribute to the continuous improvement of our software delivery processes and practices in a multi-location, multidisciplinary team to empower and accelerate product developmentUse automation extensively to design, configure, manage, and monitor systems in support of our product development teamsDesign and architect operational solutions with the specific goal of increasing the standardization, automation, repeatability, cost-efficiency and consistency of operational tasksWork with developers and other SRE to design and build scalable, reliable and cost-efficient Cloud infrastructureAdhere to and advocate for best practices, including Infrastructure as Code, monitoring, high availability, disaster recovery, security, and DevOps methodologiesProvide timely assistance and remediation solutions during critical situations and production incidents to help resolve service problems (You will be on call for periods of time)What youll be bringing to the team:Strong knowledge of Amazon Web ServicesStrong experience with Docker, Kubernetes & Linux SystemsExperience with configuration management tools such as Chef, Puppet, Ansible, SaltExperience with Infrastructure as code practices: we use TerraformAbility to read & write complex scripts using ShellAbility to read & understand programming languages: Python, Ruby, Go, Good understanding of Agile development and continuous delivery best practices, software engineering tools, processes, methods and testingAbility to partner effectively with other teamsAbility to plan, organize, prioritize and stay focusedGood experience provisioning and managing infrastructures with high availability constraintsGood experience with cloud cost optimizationWho you are:You are a problem solver who does not shy away from tackling complexity and critical thinkingYou have a strong will to learn, grow and get out of your comfort zoneYou have great energy and passion for technologyYou are able to express yourself flawlessly in EnglishYou have strong interpersonal skillsWhats in it for you:Join a growing team and help us evolve to the next levelAmazing benefits & perks, including equity for all LightspeedersConstant development of both your skill-set and business acumen with limitless growth opportunitiesLots of autonomy, flexible work cultureInnovation time to explore and learn at workShaping the company by joining cultural & technical committeesTons of growth opportunities into technical or people management rolesOpportunity to join a fast-paced, high-growth companyOpportunity to learn, expand your skill set, forge wonderful relationships and make your mark within the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed family, a true Canadian tech success story. And enjoy a range of benefits that will keep you happy, healthy and (not) hungry.Lightspeed equity scheme (we are all owners).Flexible paid time off and remote work policies.Health insurance.Contributions to your pension plan - RRSP.Health and wellness benefit of $500 per year.Paid leave and assistance for new parents.Mental health online platform and counseling & coaching services.Training opportunities to grow your skills and careerVolunteer day.Fully stacked kitchen (hot and cold beverages, meals served)Happy hours to build your relationships with colleagues after workTo 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 youre proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world check out our career page here.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 Montreals 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 Montral, 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.Lightspeed handles your information in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Statement. #J-18808-Ljbffr