About the Position

Lead Software Developer

Location: Atlanta, Georgia - USA

About the Company

Geotab® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation, certified as a “Great Place to Work™.” We empower businesses to grow and succeed, enhancing safety and sustainability in our communities. Our open platform and Geotab Marketplace®, with hundreds of third-party solutions, enable businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with other data assets. Processing billions of data points daily, we leverage data analytics and machine learning to optimize productivity, reduce fuel consumption, enhance driver safety, and ensure compliance with regulatory changes.

Join our diverse and talented team of Geotabbers who are passionate, innovative, and committed to making an impact. Our fast-paced, ever-changing environment offers opportunities to innovate, grow, and reach your full potential. Experience our fulfilling career with great benefits and a fun, inclusive work culture. Learn more about what it’s like to be a Geotabber on our blog and follow us @InsideGeotab on Instagram.

Responsibilities

As a Lead Software Developer, your primary responsibilities will include:

Designing, building, and maintaining efficient, reusable, reliable code to develop high throughput, performance-critical, scalable applications.
Leading the development of scalable code, prototypes, and proofs of concept (PoCs).
Taking ownership of complex, long-term projects and ensuring timely delivery.
Collaborating with other software developers, engineers, internal technical teams, cross-functional partners, product managers, and external stakeholders.
Conducting comprehensive testing and code reviews to ensure code quality and best practices.
Providing expert project leadership and guidance as a subject matter expert (SME).
Contributing to defining strategic direction, planning the roadmap, and synthesizing feedback for team success.
Building relationships and serving as a technical point of contact with stakeholders, including customers, product managers, cross-functional partners, and other internal team members.
Mentoring other developers on the team and working with team leads to set the direction and guide key stakeholders.
Documenting system design and architecture for easy understanding, maintenance, and extension.
Supporting Geotab global strategic initiatives.
Participating in a 24x7 on-call rotating schedule (if applicable).
Writing complex, scalable, high-quality, and secure software in various programming languages and environments, such as C#, JavaScript, SQL.
Serving as a domain expert, consulting in areas of expertise for the department and across the organization.

Requirements

10 - 12 years of experience as a Software Developer using object-oriented programming to build scalable applications.
Post-secondary Diploma/Degree with specialization in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent working experience.
Proven technical expertise in design, architecture, and optimizing databases (e.g., MySQL), with hands-on experience using Python, Google Compute Engine, and Google BigQuery.
Strong database proficiency with SQL Server and Postgres database design, optimization, and query writing.
Deep frontend knowledge encompassing languages and libraries (HTML/CSS, JavaScript, XML, ES6, jQuery), JavaScript frameworks (Angular, React, Node.js, Vue.js), and UI/UX design.
Proficiency in Git or other distributed source control tools, including resolving merge conflicts and managing branches.
Demonstrated leadership success in the mentorship and development of employees, including serving as a mentor for interns over several years.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, research open-ended design problems, and work effectively under pressure.

We Offer

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, supporting both in-person and virtual work. You are encouraged to visit our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL is required. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools, and asynchronous working. We prioritize the health and safety of our employees, encourage work-life balance, and maintain our Geotab culture with online social events, chat rooms, and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!

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

Additional Information

Geotab verifies candidates' eligibility to work in the United States through E-Verify, an internet-based system operated by U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services. 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 [email protected]. Geotab provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Geotab complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Geotab expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Geotab's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. If you would like more information about our EEO program or wish to file a complaint, please contact our EEO officer, Klaus Boeckers at [email protected]. For more details, view a copy of the EEOC's Know Your Rights poster. 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.

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.

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