Software Engineer - Backend / Canada at Motive in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | CAD121,000-155,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

aws cloud

ai tools

api design

platform development

monitoring

data modeling

Actively work on our AWS Cloud infrastructure
Leverage AI tools such as Cursor, CoPilot to increase productivity and code quality
Mentor and learn from the developers within the engineering organization
Building software that improves the cost of running a service in production, reduces iteration time and helps you and the team make better decisions about how and what we build and try next.
Mentor and learn from other engineers to foster a culture of continuous growth.
Design, build, and maintain scalable APIs for both internal and external applications.
Develop highly observable, reliable, and scalable platform components with a focus on long-term maintainability.
Actively work on our AWS cloud infrastructure
Build appropriate monitoring, logging, debugging for the health of the system.
Build and make scalable design choices for API interfaces to work across internal and external applications and services.
Build and scale data models and improve system performance.
Champion engineering excellence by proactively reducing technical debt and improving code quality.
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver on project goals.

Requirements

postgresql

aws

ruby

golang

b.s.

microservices

Communicate effectively cross functional teams and projects.
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis, and Cassandra
2+ years software development experience
Ability to quickly learn billing/payment related third party integration like stripe or adyen.
B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or related field
Ownership and Problem Solving mindset
Experience building product infrastructure, distributed systems and data models
Experience building for Cloud Infrastructure such as AWS, GCP, Azure or private clouds
Experience in modern programming languages. Proficiency in Ruby, Golang, Kotlin/Java is a plus.
Experience in Ruby on Rails, Go Lang, Java, Javascript/Node.js or similar language
3+ years software development experience
Experience with Relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis, and Cassandra
Experience building product platforms, using micro-services and distributed systems technologies

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Founded in 2013

Year Established

The company began as KeepTruckin in 2013 with a focus on digitizing driver hours and logs for truckers.

Rebranded 2022

New Identity Year

The company rebranded to Motive in 2022 to better reflect its expanded mission of powering the physical economy.

$150M Raised in 2022

Series F Funding

The company secured $150 million in Series F funding in 2022, contributing to its valuation.

120,000+ Businesses

Global Reach

The platform supports over 120,000 businesses worldwide, streamlining operations, safety, and finance teams.

Launched with a simple goal: digitize driver hours and logs for truckers.
Evolved into an integrated platform combining IoT devices and AI-powered apps for managing vehicles, safety, compliance, assets, maintenance, and expenses.
Typical projects include rolling out fleet-wide dashcam systems with real-time safety alerts and automating compliance workflows for construction or oil-and-gas fleets.
Specializes in fleet management for sectors like trucking, logistics, construction, field service, agriculture, transit, and delivery.
A standout achievement: its Motive Card achieved a $1 billion annualized spend run rate, showcasing strong traction in spend management.

Culture + Values

Own It
Less but Better
Build Trust
Unlock Potential
Make it happen
Make it simple
Make it great
Make it different
Make it together

Environment + Sustainability

5M+ Electric Miles

Electric Vehicle Impact

Electrification initiatives have displaced over 5 million electric miles, significantly reducing environmental impact.

13% Fuel Savings

Fuel Efficiency Enhancements

Implementing advanced fleet management has achieved up to 13% reduction in fuel consumption.

20% Idling Cut

AI-Driven Fuel Insights

AI technology has successfully reduced unnecessary idling, saving fleets up to 10% in fuel costs.

15M+ CO₂ Reduced

Carbon Emissions Impact

Efforts have resulted in the displacement of 15 million pounds of CO₂ and reduced particulate matter effectively.

Carbon Neutrality target achieved for Scope 1 & 2 emissions
Upgraded fuel and carbon emissions reporting with low‑carbon integration
Net‑zero target: achieving carbon neutrality on operational emissions (Scope 1 & 2)

Inclusion & Diversity

4% increase

Women in Leadership

Year-over-year growth in women occupying leadership roles, reflecting progress toward gender equality in executive positions.

Implementing industry-leading employee dialogue processes for an inclusive workplace.
Published diversity metrics in annual Impact Reports.
Commitment to building a diverse, inclusive team driving innovation.

Articles

Role

Description

aws cloud

ai tools

api design

platform development

monitoring

data modeling

Actively work on our AWS Cloud infrastructure
Leverage AI tools such as Cursor, CoPilot to increase productivity and code quality
Mentor and learn from the developers within the engineering organization
Building software that improves the cost of running a service in production, reduces iteration time and helps you and the team make better decisions about how and what we build and try next.
Mentor and learn from other engineers to foster a culture of continuous growth.
Design, build, and maintain scalable APIs for both internal and external applications.
Develop highly observable, reliable, and scalable platform components with a focus on long-term maintainability.
Actively work on our AWS cloud infrastructure
Build appropriate monitoring, logging, debugging for the health of the system.
Build and make scalable design choices for API interfaces to work across internal and external applications and services.
Build and scale data models and improve system performance.
Champion engineering excellence by proactively reducing technical debt and improving code quality.
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver on project goals.

Requirements

postgresql

aws

ruby

golang

b.s.

microservices

Communicate effectively cross functional teams and projects.
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis, and Cassandra
2+ years software development experience
Ability to quickly learn billing/payment related third party integration like stripe or adyen.
B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or related field
Ownership and Problem Solving mindset
Experience building product infrastructure, distributed systems and data models
Experience building for Cloud Infrastructure such as AWS, GCP, Azure or private clouds
Experience in modern programming languages. Proficiency in Ruby, Golang, Kotlin/Java is a plus.
Experience in Ruby on Rails, Go Lang, Java, Javascript/Node.js or similar language
3+ years software development experience
Experience with Relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis, and Cassandra
Experience building product platforms, using micro-services and distributed systems technologies

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 2013

Year Established

The company began as KeepTruckin in 2013 with a focus on digitizing driver hours and logs for truckers.

Rebranded 2022

New Identity Year

The company rebranded to Motive in 2022 to better reflect its expanded mission of powering the physical economy.

$150M Raised in 2022

Series F Funding

The company secured $150 million in Series F funding in 2022, contributing to its valuation.

120,000+ Businesses

Global Reach

The platform supports over 120,000 businesses worldwide, streamlining operations, safety, and finance teams.

Launched with a simple goal: digitize driver hours and logs for truckers.
Evolved into an integrated platform combining IoT devices and AI-powered apps for managing vehicles, safety, compliance, assets, maintenance, and expenses.
Typical projects include rolling out fleet-wide dashcam systems with real-time safety alerts and automating compliance workflows for construction or oil-and-gas fleets.
Specializes in fleet management for sectors like trucking, logistics, construction, field service, agriculture, transit, and delivery.
A standout achievement: its Motive Card achieved a $1 billion annualized spend run rate, showcasing strong traction in spend management.

Culture + Values

Own It
Less but Better
Build Trust
Unlock Potential
Make it happen
Make it simple
Make it great
Make it different
Make it together

Environment + Sustainability

5M+ Electric Miles

Electric Vehicle Impact

Electrification initiatives have displaced over 5 million electric miles, significantly reducing environmental impact.

13% Fuel Savings

Fuel Efficiency Enhancements

Implementing advanced fleet management has achieved up to 13% reduction in fuel consumption.

20% Idling Cut

AI-Driven Fuel Insights

AI technology has successfully reduced unnecessary idling, saving fleets up to 10% in fuel costs.

15M+ CO₂ Reduced

Carbon Emissions Impact

Efforts have resulted in the displacement of 15 million pounds of CO₂ and reduced particulate matter effectively.

Carbon Neutrality target achieved for Scope 1 & 2 emissions
Upgraded fuel and carbon emissions reporting with low‑carbon integration
Net‑zero target: achieving carbon neutrality on operational emissions (Scope 1 & 2)

Inclusion & Diversity

4% increase

Women in Leadership

Year-over-year growth in women occupying leadership roles, reflecting progress toward gender equality in executive positions.

Implementing industry-leading employee dialogue processes for an inclusive workplace.
Published diversity metrics in annual Impact Reports.
Commitment to building a diverse, inclusive team driving innovation.

Articles