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Front-End Development Intern

Posted 22 Mar 2024
Work experience
0 to 2 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Job function
Degree level
Required language
English (Fluent)
Start date
1 July 2019

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Let’s talk shop: Lightspeed is on the hunt for a full-time Front-End Development Intern to join our Ghent-based Development team working on Lightspeed Resto, one of our flagship cloud-based POS solutions whose Front-End is written in Javascript. This internship will begin for the Summer for 5-6 months.

Here’s a little song we wrote about you: You have a strong technical drive matched by a passion for web technologies. You slay at problem-solving. You’re game with collaborating to develop products that solve real-world problems for customers around the globe. Your friends come to you with all their software woes. You’re not afraid to make mistakes and getting your hands dirty is how you roll.

Now we get to brag about us: Lightspeed provides retailers and restaurateurs with the simplest way to build, manage, and grow their business while crafting a better customer experience. Lightspeed empowers small business owners with a complete overview of their business in one place. Founded in 2005 with offices in Canada, USA, and Europe, Lightspeed has received one of the largest funding for a Canadian tech company which has us well positioned to become Canada's next great technology success story. We're passionate about enabling people to do their best work. Come work with us and find out what you can do.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Execute full lifecycle software development in an Agile team setting.
  • Write code and develop prototypes for high-volume production, web-based applications
  • Investigate and debug performance and reliability issues across the stack
  • Integrate software components into a fully functional software system
  • Work with QA and Support staff in troubleshooting and fix bugs.
  • Work with the team to deliver product features and functionality

Requirements

  • BS/BA in Computer Science in progress
  • Ability to learn new technologies or paradigms
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with Javascript
  • Knowledge of SQL
  • Basic proficiency in a UNIX/Linux environment
  • Good knowledge of Web technologies
  • Strong communication skills, verbal and written.

Assets

  • Experience working in an Agile development environment
  • Test automation experience.
  • Open source contributions

You’ll get access to:

  • An environment that encourages initiatives and leadership;
  • Fun activities with your teammates - be part of the Lightspeed family;
  • Social events throughout the year including the bi-annual company barbecues and many more;
  • Free Friday afternoon drinks;
  • Work with highly skilled people who are as passionate about their craft as you are!

To apply, visit our careers page here.

Lightspeed powers small and medium-sized businesses in over 100 countries around the world with its cloud-based commerce platform. Its smart, scalable, and dependable all-in-one POS software system helps restaurants and retailers sell across channels, manage operations, engage with consumers, accept payments, and grow their business. Lightspeed recently completed its initial public offering on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD). We're passionate about enabling people to do their best work!

IT
Amsterdam
Active in 10 countries
160 employees
50% men - 50% women
Average age is 27 years

What employees are saying

Charlie

Recruitment Coordinator

Charlie

From the moment I first walked into until now, I have not regretted my decision to join Lightspeed. I did not just join an organisation, but a family that supports and motivates one another. Each day feels like a new adventure. Each year trumps the one before, with no intention to slow down!