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Software Release Engineering

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Oakville, Ontario - Canada

1d ago
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Job Description

Hybrid

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:

You are Software Release expert, who thrives on the challenge of delivering high-quality software releases on time and with precision. You are proficient in Software Development, Release Engineering, automated testing, CI/CD systems, configuration management, and scripting languages. You also possess a strong understanding of software development lifecycles and are a meticulous planner with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. 

What you'll do:

The Software Release Engineering role ensures the successful delivery of software products or updates to end users. An ideal contributor would be expected to maintain the stability and quality of software releases. You will play a crucial role in the software development lifecycle, focusing on the management, coordination, and delivery of software releases.

How you'll make an impact

  • Release Management: The Software Release Engineering will collaborate with development teams, project managers, and stakeholders to define release schedules, milestones, and objectives.
  • Release and build Automation: Work with development teams to run automated and manual tasks related to builds and releases and continually look into task optimizations. This includes preparing scripts for version control systems, tools and continuous integration and continuous deployment.
  • Release Documentation: Contribute to release notes, build instructions, and other relevant documentation to communicate changes and updates to stakeholders and end users.
  • Incident Management: In the event of release-related issues or incidents, troubleshoot, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions. Work closely with development teams to resolve problems and minimize time wasted due to failures.
  • Work with the localization team to ensure the product is translated into all required languages and uploads the translations into the build.
  • Review release notes and identify items that require further explanation.
  • Work on multiple infrastructure environments' development, staging, QA.
  • Support and enhance production-like environment to ensure integrated products have reliability, observability and maintainability required for customer deployment.
  • Understand the build process and identify bottleneck areas for improvement.
  • Troubleshoot and debug build issues with a willingness to resolve problems quickly.
  • Actively embrace new methods and practices that increase efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Collaborate and assist with On-Call program scheduling and updates.

What you'll bring to the role

  • 1-3+ years of experience in Software Development, Release Engineering, automated testing with SAAS products or similar roles and duties. 
  • Experience with Linux, Python, SQL, and GIT.
  • Experience with Google Big Query.
  • Comfortable with scripting and debugging.
  • Can collaborate with teams and clients as requested.
  • Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical skills.
  • Experience debugging build and or automated test failures in a Continuous Integration System is a plus.
  • Knowledge in Infrastructure as Code such as Terraform is a plus.
  • Deep knowledge of SDLC.
  • Advanced knowledge of JIRA, workflows, queries.
  • A strong team-player with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal relationship building skills.
  • Must stay relevant to technology and should have the flexibility to adapt to the growing technology and market demands.
  • Technical competence using software programs, including, but not limited to, Google Suite for business (Sheets, Docs, Slides.)
  • Post-secondary Degree/Diploma specialization in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field.
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 read our Privacy Notice. Click here to learn more about what happens with your personal data.
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