Senior Software Developer (Manufacturing Automation)

Basis:

Permanent - Full-time

Area of Interest:

Embedded Engineering

Location:

Oakville, Ontario

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:

As a seasoned Senior Software Developer, you 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 Senior Software Developer is a key player in building robust and efficient back-end services that power various applications. This team focuses on building internal software that enables us to test the hardware manufacturing components of our products to help automate processes. They utilize a range of technologies, including cross-platform .NET and caching and storage technologies, to develop the core logic and data management layers. Additionally, this role involves creating analytical and performance monitoring tools to analyze and interpret production data. Familiarity with cloud-based solution development, such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), is highly beneficial. A strong grasp of performance implications, threading, system design, and scalability is essential for success in this position.Core responsibilities for this role encompass actively participating in design discussions and meticulously documenting requirements and technical designs. The developer is expected to ensure code quality through peer reviews, adherence to coding standards, and proactive bug identification. Analyzing call stacks, trace files, and performance data is crucial for troubleshooting and pinpointing root causes. 

How you'll make an impact:

  • Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, reliable code to develop high throughput, performance critical, and scalable applications.
  • Translate application storyboards and use cases into functional applications.
  • Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
  • Perform Test Driven Development (TDD), take part in peer code reviews, ensuring coding standards are followed, looking for logic errors and other bugs.
  • Lead and contribute to systems design and architectural planning while acting as a mentor and SME to Intermediate and Junior developers.
  • Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotating schedule.

What you'll bring to the role:

  • 5-8+ years of experience with using Linux, C# and .Net Core and experience with optimization and multithreaded programming.
  • 2+ years of experience with System Design and Architecture.
  • 2+ years of cloud computing experience with either GCP, AWS, or Azure.
  • Experience with hardware (preferred).
  • Experience with manufacturing automation.
  • Expert knowledge with SQL Server and Postgres database design, optimization and writing queries.
  • Experience with writing unit tests and automation tests.
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Proficiency in Git (or some other distributed source control tool) and are comfortable with resolving merge conflicts and renaming branches, etc.
  • 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 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

How we work

At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible 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. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at careers@geotab.com. By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Geotab”), you acknowledge Geotab’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Click here to learn more about what happens with your personal data.
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