Role overview

Geotab is seeking a Lead Software Developer to design, build, and maintain efficient, scalable applications that process billions of data points daily. As a global leader in IoT and connected transportation, Geotab helps businesses manage fleets, enhance driver safety, and optimize operations through data analytics and machine learning.

Key responsibilities

Design and build high throughput, performance-critical, scalable applications using efficient and reusable code.
Lead the development of scalable prototypes, proofs of concept, and minimum viable products while taking ownership of complex, long-term projects.
Independently identify key areas for architecture improvement and prepare proposals for implementation.
Conduct comprehensive testing and code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices across development teams.
Mentor other developers and guide team leads on technical direction, execution choices, and trade-offs.
Collaborate with product managers, cross-functional partners, and external stakeholders to solve technical issues and implement features spanning multiple products.
Document system design and architecture to ensure maintainability and extensibility, and present technical discussions at the department level.
Stay current with emerging technologies and present relevant developments to senior leadership for consideration.

Requirements

Ten to twelve years of experience as a software developer using object-oriented programming to build scalable applications.
Post-secondary diploma or degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent working experience.
Proven technical expertise in design, architecture, and database optimization using tools such as MySQL, SQL Server, and Postgres.
Hands-on experience with Python, Google Compute Engine, and Google BigQuery.
Expert proficiency writing complex, scalable, high-quality, and secure software in C#, JavaScript, SQL, and other programming languages and environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent project management capabilities to manage multiple fast-changing priorities.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to mentor and serve as a technical point of contact for stakeholders.

What makes this role worth considering

You will work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment at an organization certified as a Great Place to Work. This role offers opportunities to innovate on products that impact fleet management and safety at scale, with responsibilities that extend beyond the initial job description as you help drive Geotab’s global strategic initiatives.