Software Development Team Lead (Authentication and Authorization)
Basis:
Permanent - Full-time
Area of Interest:
Product & Software Development
Location:
Oakville, Ontario
Who we are
Who you are:
We are seeking a talented Software Development Team Lead to join our team focused on leading the Authentication and Authorization platform. This individual will be responsible for guiding a dedicated team tasked with critical projects, including the integration of MyGeotab with our central authentication platform. You will collaborate closely with other teams to achieve Single Sign-On (SSO) across all Geotab applications. In partnership with the Product Manager, you will define and execute a roadmap that enhances the security of our platform. This includes implementing advanced security features such as token-based authentication for service accounts, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and passwordless capabilities. Additionally, you will support whitelabel solutions and custom password policies. The team you lead will also be responsible for managing access authorization, ensuring secure and efficient user experiences.
What you'll do:
The Software Development Team Lead will lead a team that builds a web-based, state-of-the-art, telematics platform that makes sense of the data collected by our custom-built hardware. This includes designing, building, and maintaining efficient, reusable, reliable code to develop high throughput, performance critical, scalable applications.
How you'll make an impact
- Manage software development projects; develop and implement efficient, clean code with assigned team that satisfies customer requirements.
- Manage an Agile software development team with regards to planning, 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.
- 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:
- Provide direction, coaching and mentorship to the team.
- 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.
What you'll bring to the role
- 8+ years experience as a Software Developer using object-oriented programming to build scalable enterprise-level applications.
- Experience with C#, Google Compute Engine and Google BigQuery.
- Experience with SQL and Postgres database design, optimization and writing queries.
- Knowledge of front-end languages and libraries and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. React) and experience with UI/UX design .
- Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes and messaging queues such as Kafka.
- 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.
- Experience with authentication and authorization or security practices is desirable.
- Leadership experience in a team-oriented workplace.
- Success with coaching and development of employees and performance management.
- 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.
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