Solution Architect

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 strong Solution Architect to be the technical leader on the team, with strong communication, project management skills, and a desire to share their expertise with their teammates. 

What you'll do:

The Solution Architect is responsible for designing and implementing technology solutions, often involving multiple integrated systems, that address specific business problems and opportunities. They play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technical implementation, ensuring that solutions are aligned with both business strategy and the overall enterprise architecture. The Solution Architect collaborates closely with other architects and technical leads to ensure solutions fit within the broader architectural vision and adhere to established standards and roadmaps.

How you'll make an impact

• Analyze business requirements and the enterprise architecture to develop solution architectures that satisfy business goals.

• Design end-to-end solutions to complex business problems that may include business, application, data, and infrastructure components.

• Balance short-term results with long-term needs by designing transition architectures that deliver incremental value towards the target architecture.

• Collaborate with the Enterprise Architect to ensure solutions align with the overall enterprise architecture.

• Develop and maintain solution architecture artifacts, including diagrams, specifications, and documentation.

• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, platforms, and frameworks for proposed solutions.

• Ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and performant.

• Stay up to date on emerging technologies and trends, and evaluate their potential impact on the business.

• Contribute to the development of architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices.

• Conduct architectural reviews of proposed solutions to ensure alignment with best practices and standards.

• Review new and existing system designs and make recommendations for improving or altering the systems.    

• Provide expertise and architectural assistance to other team members.

What you'll bring to the role

• 5 - 8 years of experience with Solutions Architecture or similar.

• 8 - 10 years of technical required experience in software development or similar.

• Proven experience in designing and implementing complex enterprise solutions.

• Proficient programming in React and C# with .Net; other languages are an asset.

• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, design patterns, and architectural principles.

• Experience with a variety of technologies, including cloud platforms, databases, APIs, and integration technologies.

• Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.    

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.    

• Experience conducting technology, trends, standards and product research.    

• Solid track record in prioritizing and executing tasks when under extreme pressure.    

• Skilled at identifying, analyzing and resolving system problems.    

• Experience working within a technical or engineering organization with knowledge of the high-technology industry is considered an asset.    

• High accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.    

• Strong team-player with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization.    

• Proficient with Lucidchart, Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides) and Jira.

• Enterprise architecture certifications such as TOGAF, Zachman, DODAF.

• Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect.

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect.

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

• Any integration platform certifications such as in Workato, Mulesoft, Zapier.

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.