Director Software Development Jobs in Flowery Branch, GA

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.

We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Software Development Team Lead, Altitude who will lead a small cross‑functional team — including engineers and UX — building Altitude by Geotab's transportation intelligence platform . If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!

As a Software Development Team Lead, Altitude your key area of responsibility will be combining hands‑on technical leadership with people management, driving the design and delivery of scalable, data‑driven products that serve public and private sector customers . You will need to work closely with product managers, data scientists, and direct‑report UX designers to define, design, and ship features across the Altitude platform . To be successful in this role you will be a strong team‑player with an entrepreneurial mindset, strong analytical skills, and a bias toward shipping value in small, validated increments . In addition, the successful candidate will have strong project management skills, strong engineering depth, and experience leveraging an AI‑first mindset across end‑to‑end development workflows.

• Direct software development projects; develop and implement efficient, clean code with assigned team that satisfies customer requirements. All accomplished with an AI first mindset. Not only to write the code but for end to end development.
• 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.
• Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and a direct‑report UX designers to define, design, and ship features across the Altitude platform.
• 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: provide direction, coaching and mentorship; engage in team development, feedback, and training opportunities; collaborate during performance management, meeting KPAs, and career development planning.
• Support Geotab global strategic initiatives and participate in a 24x7 on‑call rotating schedule (if applicable).
• Consistently demonstrate Geotab’s Core Values in all daily work and interactions, and contribute to/maintain the departmental Wiki.

• 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.
• Leadership experience in a team‑oriented workplace, including success with coaching, development, and performance management of direct reports.
• Experience managing or providing direction to a UX designer or design function, including reviewing prototypes and giving meaningful design feedback.
• Technical proficiency with Google BigQuery, cloud‑native data pipelines (GCP preferred), Docker, Kubernetes, and messaging queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Hands‑on experience across full‑stack technologies (HTML/CSS, JavaScript, React, Next.js, Storybook, Node.js, Go, Python) and distributed source control tools (Git).
• Proven experience leveraging AI to write code, optimize workflows, and streamline development processes.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills with high accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.

• 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

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!

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