Software Developer (Back-End)

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. Join our talent network to learn more about job opportunities and company news.

Who You Are

You are a skilled Software Developer with demonstrated experience building reliable, large scale applications. You can complete assignments independently or in a team environment. You are skilled in the use of current programming languages and tools and generally act as a team resource on custom development initiatives. You find reward in building robust software that can function 24/7 with no down time. If you love technology, are passionate about creating software, SDKs and APIs and are keen on contributing to open source projects - we would love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Software Developer at Geotab on the infrastructure team you will be part of a team who are responsible for ensuring the reliability of our application. We achieve this by leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance availability and scalability. Our work is project-based and highly collaborative, involving a diverse group of roles and cultures to meet the demands and expertise required.

We are currently searching for a highly motivated Software Developer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Our key areas of ownership include mission-critical components of the application, such as our reverse proxy, as well as significant integrations that the main application relies on to function.

While we are not a DevOps team, our focus is on ensuring that our application can seamlessly run in different environments and configurations. Most recently, we have been working on distributing the monolith within Kubernetes. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with many key stakeholders within the organization, providing immense opportunities for growth.

How you'll make an impact

• Define, design, and implement new software applications in collaboration with other members of the development and technical teams.
• Translate application storyboards and use cases into functional applications.
• Perform Test-Driven and Security-Driven Development.
• Conduct comprehensive code reviews and ensure that coding standards are followed.
• Analyze call stacks, trace files, debug logs or performance data to troubleshoot and identify the root cause of bugs.
• Participate in development of prototypes, minimum viable products and PoCs.
• Help maintain code quality, organization and automation.
• Perform maintenance programming for existing applications.
• Ensure the functionality, performance, scalability, reliability, realistic implementation schedules and system architecture for each assignment.
• Provide design documents and documentation to ensure efficient maintenance and code reuse.
• Provide recommendations for improvements in the overall development process.
• Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotating schedule (if applicable).
  
  

What you'll bring to the role

• Experience with using Linux, C# and .Net and experience with object-oriented design, unit testing, optimization and multithreaded programming.
• SQL Server and Postgres. Database design, optimization and writing queries.
• Working knowledge of Cloud computing experience with GCP, AWS and/or Azure.
• Experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes (preferred)
• Experience with Linux (preferred)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Able to work well under pressure and respond to fast changing priorities and deadlines.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to problem-solve to well-judged decisions.
• 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.
  
  

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 [email protected]. 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 learn more about what happens with your personal data.