Geotab

Senior Software Developer

Geotab$104K — $135K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in software development with proficient full-stack capabilities, ideally focusing 70% on frontend and 30% on backend.
  • Strong expertise in frontend technologies, particularly React and TypeScript, with JavaScript as a bonus.
  • Solid backend development experience, preferably in C#, but also in Java or Python and SQL proficiency.
  • Proven experience in system design and architecture for 5+ years along with 5+ years in cloud computing (GCP, AWS, or Azure).
  • Expertise in SQL Server and Postgres for database design and query optimization.

Responsibilities

  • Drive full-stack software development with a focus on video frontend and backend tasks.
  • Collaborate proactively with stakeholders to clarify requirements and deliver high-quality user experiences.
  • Participate in building scalable code and prototypes under the guidance of senior team members.
  • Take complete ownership of specific tasks and features while effectively communicating progress and challenges.
  • Utilize AI-assisted development tools to streamline coding, testing, and documentation processes.

Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements supporting a hybrid model.
  • Home office reimbursement program.
  • Baby bonus & parental leave top-up program.
  • Online learning and networking opportunities.
  • Electric vehicle purchase incentive program.
Full Job Description
Who you are:

We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Senior Software Developer who will own and execute video frontend development alongside crucial backend support to deliver reliable, customer-focused solutions. 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 Senior Software Developer your key area of responsibility will be driving full-stack development with a strong focus on frontend features, specifically managing video frontend development and supporting backend tasks. You will need to work closely with the Video Group and cross-functional engineering disciplines to ensure high-quality software delivery. To be successful in this role you will be a proactive, collaborative self-starter with a high degree of ownership and a passion for continuous learning. In addition, the successful candidate will have strong full-stack technical capabilities, an ability to manage contrasting priorities, and a desire to thrive within a high-performing, customer-focused team environment.
How you'll make an impact:
  • Contribute to identifying areas of improvement in existing code and architecture, with guidance from the team leads.
  • Must be able to work with high-level requirements, proactively collaborate with stakeholders to drive clarity, and deliver a world-class product across user experience, reliability, stability, and response time. Demonstrates the maturity to recognize when urgency is warranted, identify and prioritize time-critical work, communicate delivery risks early, and make sound trade-off decisions under pressure and steer delivery - without compromising quality.
  • Participate in the development of scalable code, prototypes, minimum viable products and PoCs under the direction of senior team members.
  • Take ownership of tasks and features, contributing to their implementation while communicating progress, blockers, and solutions to your team.
  • Collaborate with other developers on design and implementation of features, learning cross-product context along the way.
  • Write, test, and review code to ensure quality and adherence to team best practices; participate in code reviews as both a reviewer and reviewee.
  • Use AI-assisted development tools (such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or equivalent) as a core part of your daily workflow to accelerate coding, debugging, and documentation.
  • Leverage AI tooling to generate unit tests, identify edge cases, and improve code coverage - increasing development velocity without compromising quality.
  • Contribute to team documentation - system design notes, runbooks, and feature specs - using AI tools to draft and structure documentation efficiently.
  • Stay current with emerging AI tools, development practices, and technologies; share relevant learnings with the team.
  • Participate in technical discussions and team ceremonies; ask questions, contribute ideas, and grow your ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.
  • Proactively explore how AI and automation can improve team workflows, tooling, and developer experience - and bring proposals to your team lead.
  • Support Geotab global strategic initiatives by delivering reliable, high-quality contributions to team goals.
  • Write clean, secure, and maintainable software across languages and environments such as C#, JavaScript, and SQL, with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotating schedule (if applicable), supported by senior team members.
What you'll bring to the role:

  • 5+ years of experience in software development. Proficient full-stack capabilities, ideally looking for a split of 70% frontend and 30% backend development.
  • Strong frontend skills with ideal expertise in React and TypeScript (JavaScript is considered a nice-to-have).
  • Solid backend development understanding, ideally with C#, but open to Java and Python experience, alongside SQL proficiency.
  • A proactive mindset with a high degree of ownership and a collaborative nature.
  • 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.
  • 5+ years of experience with System Design and Architecture.
  • 5+ years of cloud computing experience with either GCP, AWS, or Azure.
  • Expert knowledge with SQL Server and Postgres database design, optimization and writing queries.


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.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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!

Who you are:

You are a skilled Senior Software Developer with extensive software design and implementation skills. You are skilled in the use of current programming languages and tools and generally act as a team resource on custom development initiatives. You find reward in building robust software that can function 24/7 with no down time. If you love technology, are passionate about creating scaleable software, SDKs and APIs and are keen on contributing to open source projects - we would love to hear from you.
What you'll do:

The Senior Software Developer will be part of a team who builds a web-based, state-of-the-art, telematics platform that makes sense of the data collected by our custom-built hardware. We receive detailed data and metrics for millions of vehicles and devices globally, which is processed and interpreted to create actionable information for our customers. You will write high-performance C# code to process and store this information in real time. Understanding the performance impact of good systems design, multithreading, and scalability is a must for this position.
How you'll make an impact:
  • Design and Implementation - Lead and contribute to the design and implementation of new software applications and cloud-based microservices. Provide design documents and documentation to ensure efficient maintenance and code reuse.
  • Write Code - Write high-quality code in C# .NET in a scalable environment.
  • Follow Best Practices - Implement and maintain software development best practices. Participate in development of prototypes and proofs of concept.
  • Code Reviews - Contribute to comprehensive code reviews and ensure that coding standards are followed, looking for logic errors and other bugs
  • Maintenance - Perform maintenance programming for existing applications and help maintain code quality, organization, and automation.
  • Troubleshoot - Analyze call stacks, trace files, and performance data to troubleshoot and identify and fix the root cause of bugs.
  • Quality - Perform Test-Driven and Security-Driven Development. Provide recommendations for improvements in the overall development process.
  • Teamwork - Work collaboratively within the team and across other teams/departments. Mentor junior team members as needed.
  • On-Call - Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotating schedule.
What you'll bring to the role:

  • 5+ 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.
  • 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.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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!

About Geotab

Geotab is a telematics company that provides fleet management solutions to businesses of all sizes. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Geotab's products and services include GPS tracking, driver safety, compliance management, and fuel management. The company's mission is to help its clients improve their operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase safety. Geotab has a team of experienced professionals who specialize in developing and implementing innovative solutions to complex problems. The company is committed to delivering exceptional value to its clients and building long-term relationships based on trust and mutual respect.
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