Senior Software Developer (Geotab Vitality)

Geotab•Waterloo, ON

48d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. About Geotab Vitality: Geotab Vitality is not just a joint venture; it's a pioneering force at the intersection of telematics and behavioral science, reimagining how global fleets operate. As a collaborative powerhouse between Geotab and Vitality Global, we're leveraging Geotab’s vast network of 55,000+ customers and 800+ global reseller partners to drive material improvements in driver safety, sustainability, productivity, and efficiency. What you'll do: We are seeking an experienced and highly-motivated Senior Software Developer to take on a senior technical role within our development organization. This individual will be a key driver in developing our applications, ensuring code quality and consistency within the team, and creating a seamless, efficient environment for our development teams to build from. This is a unique opportunity for a forward-thinking engineer to have significant technical freedom and directly influence our aim for a modern, cloud-first architecture, including the selection and implementation of new technology stacks together with the team.

Requirements

Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree specialization in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience in Software development or similar roles with demonstrated progression in technical complexity and ownership.
Hands-on experience with Google Cloud services and gcloud CLI for cloud-native application development and deployment.
Strong proficiency in building scalable, high-performance applications using C# and .NET Core framework.
Experience designing, developing, and maintaining distributed systems using microservices patterns.
Proficient in container orchestration, deployment, scaling, and management using Kubernetes.
Strong understanding of containerization technologies and Docker best practices.
Experience with IaC tools and practices for automated infrastructure provisioning and management.
Deep knowledge of OIDC and OAuth 2.0 protocols, implementation, and security best practices.
Proficiency in managing environment variables and configuration management across multiple environments.
Demonstrated ability to establish and drive technical standards and code governance policies.
Strong understanding of modern software architecture, design patterns, and cloud-native principles.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities with a systematic approach to debugging complex issues.
Proactive mindset with ability to identify technical improvements and advocate for solutions.
Able to balance multiple priorities and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong collaboration skills with proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Lead the technical design and implementation of complex, ambiguous features and services from concept to deployment.
Take hands-on ownership of critical coding tasks, translating complex business needs into robust, scalable, and well-tested solutions.
Participate in technical decision-making by providing recommendations, evaluating trade-offs, and assessing risks.
Research, prototype, and advocate for emerging technologies and patterns to solve complex problems and improve system efficiency.
Identify and champion opportunities for technical improvement and refactoring, looking beyond immediate tasks to address long-term system health.
Champion and enforce coding standards, conventions, and best practices across the team.
Actively contribute to evolving branching strategies, version control workflows, and release management processes.
Conduct in-depth, constructive code reviews that focus on architecture, scalability, performance, and long-term maintainability.
Provide detailed feedback that elevates code quality and promotes knowledge sharing across the team.
Proactively identify, prioritize, and drive the execution of plans to refactor and manage technical debt.
Implement preventive measures to minimize accumulation of new technical debt.
Identify and remove friction in the development lifecycle by improving build tools, CI/CD pipelines, testing automation, and local environments.
Enhance system observability and create comprehensive technical documentation.
Act as a technical mentor for junior and mid-level engineers through pair programming, design discussions, and day-to-day guidance.
Serve as a key escalation point for complex debugging, guiding the team to identify root causes and implement robust solutions.
Lead knowledge-sharing sessions and promote a culture of continuous learning.