Senior Software Developer - U-Haul

Location:

This position is 100% remote/work from home.

U-Haul is searching for a talented Senior Software Developer to join our team.  Come join a stable and ever-expanding IT organization to be part of the quest to elevate us to the next level.   

About the Job  

This position is with a software development team that develops and maintains a suite of mission critical enterprise applications used by every U-Haul business team member and field agent.  Members of this team are responsible for understanding and developing important company intranet applications and architecture, rewriting existing custom web apps using the latest Microsoft technologies and architectures, and maintaining some legacy Framework applications awaiting rebirth.

We have recently transitioned to supporting both in-office and 100% work from home (remote) employment. In this regard, we have strived to maintain and build upon a positive work environment which emphasizes close collaboration amongst team members and with business teams across U-Haul.

About You  

We are looking for a full-stack software developer who is highly skilled in the ability to apply critical thinking and structured programming fundamentals to real world problems.  U-Haul uses the Microsoft development stack (e.g., C#, MVC, SQL, Entity Framework, HTML 5, CSS, Angular, Web API, jQuery, ASP.Net, and T-SQL), along with non-Microsoft supporting technologies (like Apache Kafka, SPAs, Reddis, etc.) to solve its business problems. We do this through technologies such as web apps and web APIs, and various types of backend persistence, including SQL.

The primary roles and responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Writes code that is easily maintainable, highly reliable and demonstrates knowledge of common programming best practices  
• Becomes the owner, subject matter expert (SME), and technical lead for individual applications, architecture initiatives, high risk/complexity features. 
• Starting with higher level business and technical requirements, independently estimates and breaks down the work. 
• Interfaces directly with business stakeholders (business units) or members of other development teams for work item scoping and clarification, communication of status, etc. 
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem solving, spanning software, systems and databases. Use a wide array of tools and techniques to identify the root cause and implement robust technical solutions. 
• Serve as a technical lead: mentor, train and support other software developers, perform design & code reviews. 
• Excellent technical judgement and decision making. Effectively prioritizes and works through problems which are ambiguous, have incomplete specifications and are complex in nature. 
• Completes assigned tasks and project work with minimal oversight or direct supervision.  
• Respond quickly and effectively to production issues and taking responsibility for seeing those issues through resolution. 

Why Should You Apply?  

• Competitive Compensation  
• Potential for work from home and flexible work schedules  
• Latest technologies  
• Team that Emphasizes Collaboration  
• Positive Team Culture founded by team self-organization principles.  

Experience/Education/Training:  

• 6+ years of professional software development experience.
• A strong proficiency in OO and the knowledge of when to apply it.
• An understanding and recognition of code related to the concepts of MVC, Clean Architecture, and Domain Driven Design, plus the ability to explain them to another developer.
• The ability to write code that follows best practices and recognize code that does not.
• The experience to independently create readable, maintainable code.
• Proficiency with C#, .NET Core, .NET 6, Web API, SQL, ASP MVC, HTML, JavaScript & CSS.
• Experience with Azure cloud services, CI/CD solutions, Apache Kafka, and Databricks.
• Understanding of modern responsive website design principles.
• Experience with MS SQL Server and other database systems.
• Experience with distributed version control systems such as Git
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar tools.
• Experience in Agile development methodology and processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field 
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have proof of U.S. employment authorization for this position.  

About U-Haul IT Team :

U-Haul is heavily investing in transforming our applications and reporting systems to a hybrid cloud architecture model.  The company culture is one of high team-orientation, that loves to dig in and learn new technologies, and help teammates be the best they can by constant learning, coaching and process improvement. 

U-Haul provides robust wellness benefits, events, and resources to help team members becomes the happiest and healthiest they can be. These include, but are not limited to, a “get fit” reimbursement program for gym memberships, a healthy café at our corporate campus and wellness fairs. For a complete summary of U-Haul’s benefits and wellness programs, please see the benefits page on our career site: https://jobs.uhaul.com/Benefits

AMERCO and its family of companies, including U-Haul, have strived to create a culture of health and wellness. As of February 1, 2020, and consistent with applicable state law, no AMERCO or U-Haul company will hire individuals in states where it may lawfully decline to hire individuals who use nicotine products. By continuing with this application, you are indicating that, if hired, you consent to nicotine screening in the future. This policy will not apply to team members hired before February 1, 2020.

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need-to-know basis.

U-Haul Offers:

• Full Medical Coverage  

• Prescription plans  

• Dental & Vision Plans  

• Registered Dietitian Program   

• Gym Reimbursement Program  

• Weight Watchers   

• Virtual Doctors’ Visits  

• Career stability  

• Opportunities for advancement  

• Valuable on-the-job training  

• Tuition reimbursement program  

• Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University®  

• Business travel insurance  

• You Matter Employee Assistance Program  

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days   

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)  

• 401(k) Savings Plan  

• Life insurance  

• Critical Illness/Group Accident  

• 24-hour physician available for kids  

• MetLaw Legal program  

• MetLife auto and home insurance  

• Mindset App Program  

• Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels, and more  

• LifeLock Identity Theft  

• Savvy consumer wellness programs - from health care tips to financial wellness  

• Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program  

• U-Haul Federal Credit Union 

• Compensation: $90,000.00 to $125,000.00

U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products.  The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.   

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.