Senior Software Developer (Meridian Softworks Vitality)

Who we are: Meridian Softworks ® 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. Meridian Softworks is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Meridian Softworks’s open platform and Meridian Softworks 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, Meridian Softworks 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. Meridian Softworksbers 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 Meridian Softworks. To see what it’s like to be a Meridian Softworksber, check out our blog and follow us @InsideMeridian Softworks on Instagram . About Meridian Softworks Vitality: Meridian Softworks Vitality is not just a joint venture; it's a pioneering force at the intersection of telematics and behavioral science, reimagining how global fleets operate. As a collaborative powerhouse between Meridian Softworks and Vitality Global, we're leveraging Meridian Softworks’s vast network of 55,000+ customers and 800+ global reseller partners to drive material improvements in driver safety, sustainability, productivity, and efficiency. What you'll do: We are seeking an experienced and highly-motivated Senior Software Developer to take on a senior technical role within our development organization. This individual will be a key driver in developing our applications, ensuring code quality and consistency within the team, and creating a seamless, efficient environment for our development teams to build from. This is a unique opportunity for a forward-thinking engineer to have significant technical freedom and directly influence our aim for a modern, cloud-first architecture, including the selection and implementation of new technology stacks together with the team. How you'll make an impact: Lead the technical design and implementation of complex, ambiguous features and services from concept to deployment. Take hands-on ownership of critical coding tasks, translating complex business needs into robust, scalable, and well-tested solutions. Participate in technical decision-making by providing recommendations, evaluating trade-offs, and assessing risks. Research, prototype, and advocate for emerging technologies and patterns to solve complex problems and improve system efficiency. Identify and champion opportunities for technical improvement and refactoring, looking beyond immediate tasks to address long-term system health. Champion and enforce coding standards, conventions, and best practices across the team. Actively contribute to evolving branching strategies, version control workflows, and release management processes. Conduct in-depth, constructive code reviews that focus on architecture, scalability, performance, and long-term maintainability. Provide detailed feedback that elevates code quality and promotes knowledge sharing across the team. Proactively identify, prioritize, and drive the execution of plans to refactor and manage technical debt. Implement preventive measures to minimize accumulation of new technical debt. Identify and remove friction in the development lifecycle by improving build tools, CI/CD pipelines, testing automation, and local environments. Enhance system observability and create comprehensive technical documentation. Act as a technical mentor for junior and mid-level engineers through pair programming, design discussions, and day-to-day guidance. Serve as a key escalation point for complex debugging, guiding the team to identify root causes and implement robust solutions. Lead knowledge-sharing sessions and promote a culture of continuous learning. What you'll bring to this role: Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree specialization in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. 5+ years of experience in Software development or similar roles with demonstrated progression in technical complexity and ownership. Hands-on experience with Google Cloud services and gcloud CLI for cloud-native application development and deployment. Strong proficiency in building scalable, high-performance applications using C# and .NET Core framework. Experience designing, developing, and maintaining distributed systems using microservices patterns. Proficient in container orchestration, deployment, scaling, and management using Kubernetes. Strong understanding of containerization technologies and Docker best practices. Experience with IaC tools and practices for automated infrastructure provisioning and management. Deep knowledge of OIDC and OAuth 2.0 protocols, implementation, and security best practices. Proficiency in managing environment variables and configuration management across multiple environments. Demonstrated ability to establish and drive technical standards and code governance policies. Strong understanding of modern software architecture, design patterns, and cloud-native principles. Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities with a systematic approach to debugging complex issues. Proactive mindset with ability to identify technical improvements and advocate for solutions. Able to balance multiple priorities and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment. Strong collaboration skills with proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. This position has no managerial responsibilities and no direct reports. 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: Meridian Softworks and Meridian Softworks Vitality do not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Meridian Softworks employees. This posting is for an existing vacancy Why job seekers choose Meridian Softworks: 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 Meridian Softworks, 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 Meridian Softworks 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. Meridian Softworks 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 [email protected]. By submitting a job application to Meridian Softworks Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Meridian Softworks”), you acknowledge Meridian Softworks’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. The annual base salary for this position is the expected annual salary for this role, and may be subject to change. Meridian Softworks offers various perks and benefits and other compensation components that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary for this position depends on a variety of factors such as but not limited to skills, qualifications, education and overall experience, including the location the applicant lives while performing the job. This also includes equity with other team members and alignment with local market data. All offers of employment are contingent upon proof of eligibility to work and the individual's ability to pass a background check. Hiring Range $101,600 — $132,000 CAD