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Team Lead, Software Development


Company : Geotab


Location : Waterloo, Region of Waterloo


Created : 2025-06-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Who we areGeotab 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. Geotabs 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 were 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 its like to be a Geotabber, check out ourblog and follow us @InsideGeotab onInstagram . Join ourtalent 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 Software Development Team Lead who will manage a team and develop high level code with attention to system integration and scalability. You will be 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 Software Development Team Lead 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. Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, reliable code to develop high throughput, performance critical, scalable applications.How you'll make an impact:Direct and manage software development projects; ensure the development and implementation of efficient, clean code with assigned team that satisfies customer requirements.Align to business goals and manage the team with regards to task assignments, work arrangements and other Software Development Department expectations.Ensure work progress stays on schedule and updates stakeholders on project status.Install, manage, measure and change an Agile development process, e.g., SCRUM, Kanban.Collaborate with other development teams and stakeholders/other departments on design and implementation of features spanning multiple products.Execute Test-Driven and Security-Driven Development.Conduct comprehensive testing and code reviews to ensure that code quality is maximized and best-practices are followed.Lead and 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.Resolve interpersonal and technical conflict.Coach, provide timely, actionable feedback, and invest time in career development of team members.Actively works on retention and engagement of team members including upskilling/developing and career progression for team members.Collaborate and support employees during the performance management process, meeting KPAs and career development planning.Support Geotab global strategic initiatives.Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotating schedule.What you'll bring to the role:6+ Years of experience as a Software Developer using object-oriented programming to build scalable, enterprise applications (C# preferred).Experience developing in a Linux environment, using C# and .Net Core and experience with optimization and multithreaded programming (for our back end and full stack teams).Experience with System Design and Distributed Architecture (preferred).1+ years of cloud computing experience with either GCP, AWS, or Azure.Expert knowledge database design, optimization and writing queries. PostgreSQL in particular is nice to have.Experience with writing unit tests and automation tests.Experience with Docker and Kubernetes (preferred).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.Bachelor of Computer Science, Electrical/Software Engineering or other related degrees.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 GeotabFlex working arrangementsHome office reimbursement programBaby bonus & parental leave top up programOnline learning and networking opportunitiesElectric vehicle purchase incentive programCompetitive medical and dental benefitsRetirement savings program*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees onlyHow we workAt Geotab, we have adopted aflexible 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. 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