Lead Software Developer

Internship List; Oakville; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Geotab is seeking a Lead Software Developer to design, build, and maintain efficient, scalable code for high‑throughput, performance‑critical applications. You will lead the development of prototypes, PoCs, and long‑term projects while collaborating with engineers, product managers, and external partners.

You will mentor a team, champion design excellence, and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading software development teams.
• Strong design and architecture skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, scalable code for high-throughput applications.
• Lead development of prototypes, PoCs, and long‑term projects.
• Coordinate with engineers, product managers, and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Job description

Who we are:

Geotab ® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified “Great Place to Work™.” We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.

Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Geotab Marketplace ®, offering hundreds of third‑party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.

Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it’s like to be a Geotabber, check out our blog and follow us @InsideGeotab on Instagram.

Who you are:

We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Lead Software Developer who will be primarily responsible for designing, building and maintaining efficient, reusable, reliable code to develop high throughput, performance critical, scalable applications. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!

What you’ll do:

As a Lead Software Developer your key area of responsibility will be designing, building and maintaining efficient, reusable, reliable code to develop high throughput, performance critical, scalable applications. You will be responsible for leading the development of scalable code, prototypes, and PoCs, taking ownership of complex, long‑term projects, and ensuring timely delivery. You will need to work closely with other software developers, engineers, internal technical teams, cross‑functional partners, product managers, and external stakeholders.

To be successful in this role you will be a strong team‑player and mentor with an entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable working under pressure in a flat organization, and possessing excellent verbal and written communication skills to document complex technical systems. In addition, the successful candidate will have expert technical competence in design and architecture, exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills, and strong project management capabilities to manage multiple fast‑changing priorities simultaneously.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Independently and proactively identify key areas of architecture improvement, including preparing proposals on achieving the improvements.

• Lead, oversee and