Role overview

Geotab is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation, processing billions of data points daily to help businesses manage fleets, improve driver safety, and optimize operations. This Lead Software Developer role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining efficient, scalable applications that handle high-throughput, performance-critical systems for a growing organization certified as a Great Place to Work.

Key responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code for high-throughput, performance-critical, and scalable applications.
Lead the development of scalable code, prototypes, and proof-of-concepts while taking ownership of complex, long-term projects and ensuring timely delivery.
Independently identify key areas for architecture improvement and prepare proposals for implementing those enhancements.
Conduct comprehensive testing and code reviews to maximize code quality and ensure best practices are followed.
Collaborate with other development teams, product managers, and cross-functional partners on design and implementation of features across multiple products.
Mentor other developers on the team and guide key stakeholders on execution choices, trade-offs, and technical direction.
Serve as a subject matter expert and technical point of contact for customers, partners, and internal teams while documenting system design and architecture for clarity and maintainability.
Present technical discussions and training at the department level and stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices.
Participate in a 24×7 on-call rotating schedule if applicable.

Requirements

Ten to twelve years of experience as a Software Developer using object-oriented programming to build scalable applications.
Post-secondary diploma or degree with specialization in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent working experience.
Proven technical expertise in design, architecture, and optimizing databases such as MySQL, with hands-on experience in SQL Server and Postgres database design.
Proficiency in programming languages including C#, JavaScript, and SQL, along with experience using Python and Google Compute Engine and Google BigQuery.
Expert-level technical competence in design and architecture with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong project management capabilities to manage multiple fast-changing priorities simultaneously and work effectively under pressure in a flat organization.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to serve as a strong team player and mentor with an entrepreneurial mindset.

What makes this role worth considering

Geotab offers a fast-paced, ever-changing environment where team members are encouraged to innovate and take on new challenges beyond the initial job description. The organization has a fun and inclusive work culture with opportunities to reach your full potential and make a meaningful impact on fleet management and transportation safety across diverse markets.