Develops and maintains Java applications, backend services, and REST APIs in cloud environments. Designs high-volume, low-latency systems supporting fleet utilization, inventory optimization, and operational decisions. Collaborates with product managers and stakeholders, participates throughout the software development lifecycle, writes and tests production-ready code, troubleshoots technical issues, documents designs, reviews code, and evaluates infrastructure and technology improvements.
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, develop, and maintain applications and services using Java and cloud-based technologies.
- Build and support REST APIs and backend services that enable critical business functionality.
- Develop solutions that support fleet utilization, inventory optimization, and operational decision-making.
- Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders to define requirements and deliver solutions.
- Utilize modern engineering tools, including AI-assisted development platforms such as GitHub Copilot and Cursor, to improve development velocity
- Design, implement and maintain 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 functionality
- Develop 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
- Conducting software analysis, programming, testing, and debugging
- Support continuous improvement, investigating alternatives and technologies, and presenting for architectural review
What We're Looking For:
- B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages and common data structures / algorithms
- 2+ years of software engineering experience developing backend applications or services.
- Experience with Java or another modern object-oriented programming language.
- Experience building and consuming REST APIs.
- Experience working within cloud environments, preferably AWS.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern software development practices.
- Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, object-oriented design, and system architecture.
- Ability to write production-ready code with moderate supervision
- Ability to design systems of moderate complexity
- Ability to conduct code reviews and give sign-off for code merges
- Strong communication skills. You must be able to work with cross-functional partners to gather requirements and explain outcomes
- Strong product sense. You must be able 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
The starting salary is $100,000; actual salary will be determined based on relevant work experience
What You’ll Get:
- Up to 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
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
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