Software Engineer ll

Hertz•United States,

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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