Team Lead, Software Development, Altitude

Socket.dev; Oakville; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office reimbursement

Baby bonus & parental leave top up

Online learning opportunities

EV purchase incentive program

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement savings program

Flexible hybrid work model

Job summary

Geotab is seeking a Software Development Team Lead, Altitude, to guide a small cross‑functional team of engineers and UX designers. You will blend hands‑on technical leadership with people management to design and deliver scalable, data‑driven features across the Altitude platform for public and private sector clients.

Ideal candidates will have 4+ years in software development, strong cloud data pipeline and AI‑assisted coding experience, and a proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years experience as Software Developer/Engineer leading teams.
• Experience coaching and managing direct reports including UX designers.
• Proficiency with cloud data pipelines (GCP preferred), Docker, Kubernetes, and messaging queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Hands-on full‑stack development with HTML/CSS, JavaScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, Go, Python; distributed source control (Git).
• Experience applying AI to coding and development workflows.

Responsibilities

• Direct software development projects within a cross‑functional team.
• Manage team tasking, scheduling and performance expectations.
• Ensure progress and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and UX designers across the Altitude platform.
• Perform test‑driven and security‑driven development practices.
• Review code, run tests, and ensure high quality standards.
• Document system design and architecture for maintainability.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and career development support.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary CS/Software Eng degree

Tools

Google BigQuery

GCP data pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

RabbitMQ

HTML/CSS

JavaScript

React

Next.js

Storybook

Node.js

Go

Python

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:

We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Software Development Team Lead, Altitude who will lead a small cross‑functional team — including engineers and UX — building Altitude by Geotab’s transportation intelligence platform. 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 Software Development Team Lead, Altitude your key area of responsibility will be combining hands‑on technical leadership with people management, driving the design and delivery of scalable, data‑driven products that serve public and private sector customers. You will need to work closely with product managers, data scientists, and direct‑report UX designers to define, design, and ship features across the Altitude platform.

To be successful in this role you will be a strong team‑player with an entrepreneurial mindset, strong analytical skills, and a bias toward shipping value in small, validated increments. In addition, the successful candidate will have strong project management skills, strong engineering depth, and experience leveraging an AI‑first mindset across end‑to‑end development workflows.

How you'll make an impact:

• Direct software development projects; develop and implement efficient, clean code with assigned team that satisfies customer requirements. All accomplished with an AI first mindset. Not only to write the code but for end to end development.
• Manage team with regards to task assignments, work arrangements and other Software Development Department expectations.
• Ensure work progress stays on schedule and update stakeholders on project status.
• Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and a direct‑report UX designers to define, design, and ship features across the Altitude platform.
• Perform Test‑Driven and Security‑Driven Development.
• Conduct comprehensive testing and code reviews to ensure that code quality is maximized and best‑practices are followed.
• Participate in development of prototypes, minimum viable products and PoCs.
• Appropriately document system design and architecture such that it is easy to understand, maintain and extend.
• Provide expert project‑leadership and guidance to the team as a SME.
• Oversee the activities and performance of direct reports: provide direction, coaching and mentorship; engage in team development, feedback, and training opportunities; collaborate during performance management, meeting KPAs, and career development planning.
• Support Geotab global strategic initiatives and participate in a 24x7 on‑call rotating schedule (if applicable).
• Consistently demonstrate Geotab’s Core Values in all daily work and interactions, and contribute to/maintain the departmental Wiki.

What you'll bring to this role:

• Post‑Secondary Diploma/Degree specialization in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years experience as a Software Developer using object‑oriented programming to build scalable applications.
• Leadership experience in a team‑oriented workplace, including success with coaching, development, and performance management of direct reports.
• Experience managing or providing direction to a UX designer or design function, including reviewing prototypes and giving meaningful design feedback.
• Technical proficiency with Google BigQuery, cloud‑native data pipelines (GCP preferred), Docker, Kubernetes, and messaging queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Hands‑on experience across full‑stack technologies (HTML/CSS, JavaScript, React, Next.js, Storybook, Node.js, Go, Python) and distributed source control tools (Git).
• Proven experience leveraging AI to write code, optimize workflows, and streamline development processes.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills with high accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.

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.

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

$104,400 — $135,700 CAD

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.