Lead Software Developer

Geotab; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 116,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex working arrangements

Home office reimbursement program

Baby bonus & parental leave top up

Online learning and networking

EV purchase incentive

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement savings program

Job summary

Geotab is seeking a Lead Software Developer in Canada to design, build and maintain high‑throughput, scalable applications. You’ll lead the development of code, prototypes and PoCs, and mentor other engineers in a flat organization.

The role requires expert knowledge in design/architecture, strong problem‑solving and cross‑functional collaboration with product managers and stakeholders. A hybrid work model is supported in our flexible approach.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience developing and supporting production software using C#/.NET.
• Experience diagnosing production issues using logs and tools such as BigQuery and Sentry.
• Proven expertise in design and architecture for large production systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain efficient, reusable, reliable code for scalable applications.
• Lead development of prototypes and PoCs, owning complex, long‑term projects.
• Mentor other developers and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver roadmaps.
• Document system design and architecture to enable maintenance and extension.
• Participate in 24x7 on‑call rotation (if applicable).

Skills

C#/.NET

Object‑oriented design

Mentorship

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Education

Diploma/Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

BigQuery

Sentry

SQL Server

Postgres

Git

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:

The Lead Software Developer is primarily responsible for designing, building and maintaining efficient, reusable, reliable code to develop high throughput, performance critical, scalable applications. Part of this role involves collaborating and building relationships with other software developers, engineers, and internal technical teams in a mentorship role, and contributing towards the development of the team’s roadmap.

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 plan the development of scalable code, prototypes, minimum viable products and PoCs.
• Take ownership of complex/ long-term projects and contribute to their implementation, including defining scope, requirements, communicating project progress, challenges and solutions, while ensuring timely delivery.
• Collaborate with other development teams on design and implementation of features spanning multiple products.
• Conduct comprehensive testing and code reviews to ensure that code quality is maximized and best-practices are followed.
• Provide expert project-leadership and guidance as a SME, to the department and larger organization.
• Contributes to defining strategic direction, planning the roadmap, and synthesizing feedback to ensure team success.
• Serve as a cross functional resource across team/department and products to contribute to solving technical issues in development.
• Builds relationships and serve as a technical point of contact partnering with stakeholders including customers, product managers, cross-functional partners, and external partners and other internal team members.
• Mentor other developers on the team and work with the team leads to set the direction of the team and guide key stakeholders on execution choices and trade-offs, and advise manager with insights and recommendations to improve the team.
• Appropriately document system design and architecture such that it is easy to understand, maintain and extend.
• Support Geotab global strategic initiatives.
• Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotating schedule (if applicable).
• Independently evaluate technical solutions, while contributing to the team roadmap
• Present and lead technical discussions and training at the department wide level.
• Stay up to date on emerging technologies and changes in best practices in the development field and present them to senior leadership for consideration.
• Serve as a domain expert (ex GBQ), consulting in the area of expertise for the department and across the organization.

What you'll bring to this role

• 7+ years of required of professional experience developing and supporting production software using C#/.NET, including object-oriented design
• Post-secondary Diploma/Degree with specialization in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent working experience.
• Experience diagnosing production issues using logs and tools such as BigQuery and Sentry.
• Proven expertise in design and architecture, particularly for large production systems spanning schedulers, report generation, templates, and dashboards.
• Experience with SQL Server and Postgres database design, optimization and writing queries.
• Expert knowledge with optimizing databases (e.g. MySQL).
• Proficiency in Git, or some other distributed source control tool, and are comfortable with resolving merge conflicts and renaming branches, etc.
• Repeated success with mentorship and development of employees, including serving as the mentor for various interns over several years.
• High accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to problem-solve to well-judged decisions.
• Strong project management skills; able to identify needs, develop effective solutions and manage projects through to completion.
• A strong team-player with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization.
• Technical competence using software programs, including, but not limited to, Google Suite for business (Sheets, Docs, Slides).
• Able to research and solve open-ended design problems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate and document complex technical systems and decisions.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work well under pressure and respond to multiple fast changing priorities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfortable in a flat organization.

Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Why job seekers choose Geotab:

• Flex working arrangements
• Home office reimbursement program
• Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
• Online learning and networking opportunities
• Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
• Competitive medical and dental benefits
• Retirement savings program

*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only

How we work:

At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible hybridworking model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!

We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish – in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Geotab encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at [e-mail]. By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Geotab”), you acknowledge Geotab’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy . Click here to read our Privacy Notice.

The annual base salary for this position is the expected annual salary for this role, and may be subject to change. Geotab offers various perks and benefits and other compensation components that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary for this position depends on a variety of factors such as but not limited to skills, qualifications, education and overall experience, including the location the applicant lives while performing the job. This also includes equity with other team members and alignment with local market data. All offers of employment are contingent upon proof of eligibility to work and the individual's ability to pass a background check.

Hiring Range

$116,200 - $155,000 CAD

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