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 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. The projects will vary in scope, complexity, and affected business area. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!
As a Team Lead, Software Development, your key area of responsibility will be designing, building, and maintaining efficient, reusable, and reliable code to develop high throughput, performance critical, scalable applications. You will be responsible for directing software development projects, managing task assignments, and ensuring work progress stays on schedule while providing regular status reports to key partners. You will need to work closely with other development teams on the design and implementation of features spanning multiple products, as well as Geotab’s global strategic initiatives.
To be successful in this role, you will be a strong team-player with an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to engage with all levels of the organization. In addition, the successful candidate will have strong analytical and project management skills with an ability to identify needs, develop effective solutions, and manage projects through completion while coaching and developing direct reports.
Manage team with regards to task assignments, work arrangements and other Software Development Department expectations.
Ensure work progress stays on schedule and update stakeholders on project status.
Install, manage, measure and change an Agile development process, e.g., SCRUM, Kanban.
Collaborate with other development teams on design and implementation of features spanning multiple products.
Perform Test-Driven and Security-Driven Development.
Conduct comprehensive testing and code reviews to ensure that code quality is maximized and best-practices are followed.
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 by providing direction, coaching, and mentorship.
Engage in the development of the team by coaching, providing feedback, identifying areas of growth and training opportunities.
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 (if applicable).
Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree specialization in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
4+ years experience as a Software Developer using object-oriented programming to build scalable applications.
Experience with Python, Google Compute Engine, Google BigQuery, SQL Server, and Postgres database design.
Knowledge of multiple front-end languages (HTML/CSS, JavaScript) and frameworks (Angular, React, Node.js) with UI/UX design experience.
Strong working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes and messaging queues such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
Leadership experience in a team-oriented workplace with success in coaching and development of employees.
High accuracy, meticulous attention to detail, and strong analytical skills to make well-judged decisions.
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
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