Sr Backend Developer

Responsibilities

Design, build, test, and maintain high-volume, low-latency applications while contributing throughout the software development lifecycle. Resolve technical issues, document and propose system designs and infrastructure changes, and support continuous improvement and architectural reviews.

Requirements

Requires a four-year degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, along with at least seven years of engineering experience. Candidates should be able to design complex systems, lead projects end to end, develop with cloud and cloud-agnostic technologies, apply modern development practices, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners.

Skills

• Backend Development
• System Design
• Cloud Technologies
• Cloud-Agnostic Development
• Software Development Lifecycle
• Programming
• Data Structures
• Algorithms
• Test-Driven Development
• Clean Code
• Technical Leadership
• Requirements Analysis
• Software Testing
• Debugging
• Technical Documentation
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Benefits

• Rental Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• 401(k) Employer Matching
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Reimbursement
• Educational Discounts
• Voluntary Insurance Programs
• Pet Insurance
• Legal and Identity Theft Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Theme Park Ticket Discounts
• Gym Discounts

About this role

Come join us in our effort to digitally transform Hertz! Recent innovations such
as smartphones, electric vehicles, and ride-hailing apps have created new and
exciting opportunities in transportation that Hertz is uniquely positioned to
capitalize on. We’re looking for software engineers who will modernize Hertz’s
tech stack and, in the process, ship delightful products to meet the
ever-increasing demands of our customers.
 

What you will do:
•    Design, implement and maintain based applications that can be high-volume
and low-latency
•    Contribute to all stages of software development lifecycle
•    Analyze user requirements to define business objectives
•    Envisioning system features and functionalityDevelop and test software
•    Identify and resolve any technical issues arising
•    Create detailed design documentation
•    Propose changes to current infrastructure
•    Develop technical designs for application development
•    Write well designed, testable code
•    Conduct software analysis, programming, testing, and debugging
•    Support continuous improvement, investigating alternatives and
technologies, and presenting for architectural review

What We're Looking For:
•    A four-year degree or more in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a
related field.
•    7+ years of overall engineering experience.
•    Proficiency in one or more programming languages and common data structures
/algorithms
•    Ability to design systems of large complexity
•    Ability to act at tech lead for projects end-to-end. 
•    Experience developing in the cloud platform using native cloud technologies
and also building cloud agnostic technologies
•    Modern development practices like Test driven development, Clean code
•    Strong communication skills. 
•    Ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners to gather
requirements and explain outcomes
•    Strong product sense to align your work with business objectives and make
appropriate tradeoffs.
•    Learning mentality. You must be able to pick up new skills as needed and
demonstrate a curiosity about new technologies
 

What You’ll Get:
•    40% off any standard Hertz Rental   
•    Paid Time Off
•    Medical, Dental & Vision plan options
•    Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching
•    Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
•    Employee Assistance Program for employees & family
•    Educational Reimbursement & Discounts
•    Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness
•    Perks & Discounts –Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more
 

The Hertz Corporation operates the Hertz, Dollar Car Rental, Thrifty Car Rental
brands in approximately 9,700 corporate and franchisee locations throughout
North America, Europe, The Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East,
Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest
worldwide airport general use vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is
one of the most recognized in the world.
 

US EEO STATEMENT 
At Hertz, we champion and celebrate a culture of diversity and inclusion. We
take affirmative steps to promote employment and advancement opportunities. The
endless variety of perspectives, experiences, skills and talents that our
employees invest in their work every day represent a significant part of our
culture – and our success and reputation as a company. 
Individuals are encouraged to apply for positions because of the characteristics
that make them unique. 
EOE, including disability/veteran

About Hertz

Travel Arrangements · 10,001+ employees · headquartered in Estero, FL · founded 1918