Cloud Architect

Basis:

Permanent - Full-time

Area of Interest:

Embedded Engineering

Location:

Detroit, Michigan

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:

We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Cloud Architect who will be responsible for designing the most secure, reliable, scalable and highly available cloud application environments for Geotab, documenting existing production and test environments, ensuring that the designed solutions are topnotch and customer requirements are being met by designing cloud environments in GCP and AWS, and providing technical leadership on the design and development of cloud native solutions at Geotab running on Kubernetes. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!

What you'll do:

As a Cloud Architect your key area of responsibility will be managing the configuration and provisioning of GKE/EKS clusters and other managed cloud resources with Terraform, using tools such as Gitlab CI/CD and Atlantis to automatically deploy your terraform configurations to the cloud, and developing and maintaining reusable Terraform modules to standardize the use of public cloud services across the organization. You will need to work closely with teams in Development to help develop solutions that are compatible with the Geotab Cloud Automation environments during the design and development of cloud native applications within the organization. To be successful in this role you will be able to identify needs and develop effective solutions while managing projects through to completion. In addition, the successful candidate will have excellent communication and documentation skills.

How you'll make an impact:

  • Architect cloud environments in GCP and AWS, and provide technical leadership on the design and development of cloud native solutions at Geotab running on Kubernetes.

  • Collaborate with application development teams on architecting, designing, configuring, testing, and deploying cloud native applications in GCP and AWS.

  • Manage the configuration and provisioning of GKE/EKS clusters and other managed cloud resources with Terraform.

  • Use tools such as Gitlab CI/CD and Atlantis to automatically deploy your terraform configurations to the cloud.

  • Develop and maintain reusable Terraform modules to standardize the use of public cloud services across the organization and bake in security and operational best practices.

  • Maintain documentation and network diagrams for all production systems which Geotab hosts within the cloud.

  • Maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders during the design and development of cloud native applications within the organization.  

  • Provide technical expertise on cloud technologies and design choices which best meet the requirements of the application and the business.

  • Initiate research and development of new cloud technologies to improve speed to market, reduce costs, and improve reliability and performance.

  • Ensure that cloud solutions are architected to meet Geotab’s security guidelines and best practices.

  • Support contract discussions with public cloud providers.

What you'll bring to the role:

  • Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.

  • Professional certification in AWS Solutions Architect or GCP Professional Cloud Architect certifications is an asset.

  • 5+ years of experience architecting systems in GCP or AWS environments.

  • Subject matter expert on GCP and AWS cloud technologies, particularly GKE, EKS, Memstore, ElastiCache, Pubsub, SNS, SQS, CloudSQL, RDS,  IAM, VPC Networking, Kubernetes, Helm, Shell/Python Scripting.

  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.

  • Strong project management skills; able to identify needs, develop effective solutions and manage projects through to completion.

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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