Application Development Lead - American Rental Association - Partnership
Bonita Springs, FL
About the Job
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Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with trailing twelve month total revenues of nearly $3.3 billion as of September 30, 2024. Herc Rentals' parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol "HRI." Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 439 locations and has approximately 7,700 employees in North America.
Job Purpose
We are seeking a highly skilled Application Developer Lead to become a key part of our IT team. This role plays a crucial part in Herc Rentals' digital transformation, focusing on customer-facing systems such as eCommerce platforms, ERP integrations, telematics systems, and AI initiatives. The Application Developer Lead will guide a team of developers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions that enhance user experiences and drive business growth. The ideal candidate is a proactive team player with a passion for innovation and the ability to lead projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
What you will do...
Requirements
Technical Expertise (Must-Haves):
Leadership Skills:
Soft Skills:
Educational Background:
Preferred Qualifications:
Skills
Conditions of Employment:
Req #: 61209
Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role.
Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.
Keeping you healthy
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flex spending and health savings accounts
Virtual Health Visits
24 Hour Nurse Line
Healthy Pregnancy Program
Tobacco Cessation Program
Weight Loss Program
Building Your Financial Future
401(k) plan with company match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Life & Work Harmony
Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)
Paid parental leave.
Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Auto & Home Insurance Discounts
Protecting You & Your Family
Company Paid Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Company Paid Disability Insurance
Supplemental Disability Insurance
Group Legal Plan
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with trailing twelve month total revenues of nearly $3.3 billion as of September 30, 2024. Herc Rentals' parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol "HRI." Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 439 locations and has approximately 7,700 employees in North America.
Job Purpose
We are seeking a highly skilled Application Developer Lead to become a key part of our IT team. This role plays a crucial part in Herc Rentals' digital transformation, focusing on customer-facing systems such as eCommerce platforms, ERP integrations, telematics systems, and AI initiatives. The Application Developer Lead will guide a team of developers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions that enhance user experiences and drive business growth. The ideal candidate is a proactive team player with a passion for innovation and the ability to lead projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
What you will do...
- Technical Leadership: Lead the design, development, and implementation of application solutions within one of our key product areas.
- Team Management: Provide guidance and mentorship to a team of developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
- Project Management: Coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within scope, reporting progress to senior management.
- Development Oversight: Oversee frontend, backend, and cloud development efforts, ensuring scalability, performance, and security of applications.
- Customer-Facing Systems: Enhance and maintain customer-facing applications, improving user experience and functionality.
- ERP Integration: Collaborate on integrating ERP systems to streamline business processes and data flow.
- Telematics and AI Initiatives: Support the development of telematics systems and AI projects focused on imaging and defect recognition.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure code quality through code reviews, testing, and adherence to best practices.
- Innovation: Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending and implementing innovative solutions.
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of development processes, architectures, and project specifications.
Requirements
Technical Expertise (Must-Haves):
- Familiarity with AWS: Extensive experience with AWS cloud services, including deployment, management, and scaling of applications.
- Proficiency in Java and .NET: Strong hands-on experience in both Java and .NET frameworks for application development.
- Experience with eCommerce Platforms: Solid understanding of customer-facing web applications and eCommerce systems.
- ERP Systems Integration: Proven experience in integrating ERP systems to optimize business processes.
- Frontend and Backend Development: Proficient in modern frontend technologies (e.g., JavaScript frameworks like React or Angular) and backend technologies.
- Microservices Architecture: Experience in designing and implementing microservices using open-source technologies.
- Containerization and Orchestration: Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Messaging Systems: Experience with messaging and event-driven architectures.
- Software Development Methodologies: Strong understanding of Agile and DevOps practices.
Leadership Skills:
- Proven ability to lead and mentor a development team.
- Strong project management skills with experience in coordinating cross-functional teams.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively.
- Passionate about technology and continuous improvement.
- High attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality work.
Educational Background:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with AI and machine learning applications.
- Familiarity with telematics systems and IoT technologies.
- Experience working with offshore development teams.
- Knowledge of security best practices and data protection.
- Experience in the automotive or equipment rental industry.
- Familiarity with mobile application development.
Skills
Conditions of Employment:
- Ability to travel up to 10%
- Must have strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Understanding of responsive and adaptive interface design.
- Commitment to staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
Req #: 61209
Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role.
Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.
Keeping you healthy
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flex spending and health savings accounts
Virtual Health Visits
24 Hour Nurse Line
Healthy Pregnancy Program
Tobacco Cessation Program
Weight Loss Program
Building Your Financial Future
401(k) plan with company match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Life & Work Harmony
Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)
Paid parental leave.
Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Auto & Home Insurance Discounts
Protecting You & Your Family
Company Paid Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Company Paid Disability Insurance
Supplemental Disability Insurance
Group Legal Plan
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
Source : American Rental Association - Partnership