Who you are:

Geotab is seeking a Team Lead, Software Development who will assist with the day-to-day operation, coaching and mentorship of various software development teams leveraging expert knowledge in front and back end programming languages.

What you'll do:

The Team Lead, Software Development will lead a team that builds a web-based, state-of-the-art, telematics platform that makes sense of the data collected by our custom-built hardware. This includes designing, building, and maintaining efficient, reusable, reliable code to develop high throughput, performance critical, scalable applications. 

How you'll make an impact: Direct software development projects; develop and implement efficient, clean code with assigned team that satisfies customer requirements. 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. Install, manage, measure and change an Agile development process, e.g., SCRUM, Kanban. Collaborate with other development teams on design and implementation of features spanning multiple products. 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 to the team. Engage in the development of the team by coaching, providing feedback, identifying areas of growth and training opportunities. Collaborate and support employees during the performance management process, meeting KPAs and career development planning.
Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotating schedule. What you'll bring to the role: 4+ years experience as a Software Developer using object-oriented programming to build scalable enterprise-level applications. 2 + years leadership experience in a team-oriented workplace. Experience with C#, Google Compute Engine and Google BigQuery. Experience with SQL and Postgres database design, optimization and writing queries. Knowledge of front-end languages and libraries and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. React) and experience with UI/UX design. Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes and messaging queues such as Kafka. Knowledge of multiple general-purpose programming languages (e.g. C#, Java, Python). Proficiency in Git, or some other distributed source control tool, and are comfortable with resolving merge conflicts and renaming branches, etc. Experience with authentication and authorization or security practices is desirable. Leadership experience in a team-oriented workplace. Success with coaching and development of employees and performance management. 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). Entrepreneurial mindset and comfortable in a flat organization. Post-secondary Diploma/Degree specialization in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 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 ensure to fill our our application questions accurately so we can map you to the proper teams. 
  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 careers@geotab.com. 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.