Team Lead, Software Development

at  Geotab

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:

We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Team Lead, Software Development who will manage a team and develop high level code with attention to system integration and scalability. You are able to create representations for functions and user interfaces. You will ensure that the software meets all requirements of design, quality, security, extensibility etc. You have the ability to take the solution all the way to the finish line. You are also a coach and always provide technical guidance and mentorship to other developers and engineers in the team.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The Team Lead, Software Development will provide strategic business impact and independently manage the day-to-day operation, coaching and mentorship of a software development team in various areas of the business. Provide proactive thought leadership and remain solutions focused. Leveraging expert knowledge in front and back end programming languages. Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, reliable code to develop high throughput, performance critical, scalable applications.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

• 6+ years experience as a Software Developer using object-oriented programming to build scalable applications.
• 3+ years of relevant people management experience/people leadership
• Experience with Python, Google Compute Engine and Google BigQuery.
• Experience with SQL Server and Postgres database design, optimization and writing queries.
• Expert knowledge with optimizing databases (e.g. MySQL).
• 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.
• Leadership experience in a team-oriented workplace.
• Success with coaching and development of employees.
• High accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
• 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.