Senior Data Platform Developer, AI Platform

Geotab Inc.; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex working arrangements

Home office reimbursement program

Baby bonus & parental leave top up

Job summary

Geotab Inc. in Oakville, Ontario, seeks a Senior Data Platform Developer to support our big data infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform.

You will design and build scalable data ingestion, processing, and enrichment pipelines to empower our data science teams. You will work with Kafka, Flink, Airflow and related technologies, collaborate with data scientists, maintain documentation, and participate in on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in CS or a related field.
• 1–5 years in Data Engineering or similar.
• Experience building production data platforms on GCP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data infrastructure on GCP.
• Ingest, process, and enrich data at scale.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting for data platforms.
• Collaborate with data scientists on data processing needs.
• Create architecture and process documentation.
• Support data integration across platforms.

Skills

Java

Spring framework

Docker

Kubernetes

Apache Kafka

Apache Flink

Apache Airflow

Big Data

Google Cloud Platform

API design

Distributed systems

Problem solving

Education

Post-secondary degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Job description

Senior Data Platform Developer, AI Platform

Basis:

Permanent - Full-time

Area of Interest:

Data & Analytics

Location:

Oakville, Ontario

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 Senior Data Platform Developer to support our big data infrastructure on Google Cloud Platforms. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!

What you'll do:

The Senior Data Platform Developer supports the existing big data infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform ensuring data is continuously and promptly available for analysis by the data science team. This position will devise new methodologies and infrastructure for reconstructing and enriching data at scale, while supporting internal users who leverage the big data environment to upload additional data sets.

How you'll make an impact

Develop and maintain new data infrastructure platforms managing the data ingestion, digestion, and stream processing of Geotab’s internal data lake.

Develop processes to enrich Geotab’s big data with telematics data at scale.

Develop processes and implement logging, monitoring, and alerting services to ensure the health of Geotab’s big data infrastructure.

Work with data scientists to understand data processing needs and develop infrastructure solutions to support these initiatives.

Create and maintain documentation for architecture, requirements, and process flows.

Support internal Geotab teams to assist with data integration with newly developed big data platforms.

Participate in a 24x7 on‑call rotating schedule (if applicable).

What you'll bring to the role

Post‑secondary Degree specialization in Computer Science, Software or Computer Engineering or a related field.

1‑5 years experience in Data Engineering or a similar role.

1‑5 years experience in developing production‑level systems using Java and Spring framework.

1‑3 years experience in designing, building and maintaining production‑level application containerization, such as Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.

Knowledge of Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, Apache Ignite, Apache Airflow, Apache SuperSet, Apache Olingo, and DataHub is a big plus.

Knowledge of gRPC, Protobuf, Apache Avro, Apache Beam is a plus.

Knowledge of data management fundamentals and data storage principles.

Knowledge of batch and streaming data architectures.

Experience with API design and implementation.

Familiar with Big Data environments (e.g. Google BigQuery).

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to problem solve well‑judged decisions.

Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Strong team player with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization.

Entrepreneurial mindset and comfortable in a flat organization.

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

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.

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 hybrid working 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. Click here to learn more about what happens with your personal data.

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.