Ryder - Des Moines, IA
posted 4 months ago
The Application Developer IV will play a crucial role in supporting all phases of the Agile software development lifecycle. This includes gathering and analyzing user requirements, developing and testing code, responding to outages, and creating application system models. The position requires a strong focus on designing and developing enterprise-level software programs while maintaining and recommending software improvements to ensure optimal functionality and performance. In this role, the developer will be responsible for testing applications using various strategies such as Unit Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, and Smoke Testing to ensure that everything functions correctly before handing off the build to the QA Team. Additionally, the developer will provide 24x7 on-call support for Severity 1 issues, managing Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for Severity 2 and 3 support tickets. Collaboration with the Product Owner to groom backlogs and provide capabilities is also a key aspect of this position. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge in .NET, SQL, and Azure solutions, along with familiarity with Service Fabric. Additional responsibilities include developing, documenting, and maintaining technical specifications and design documentation, such as solution diagrams, flowcharts, checklists, migration plans, and core solution documentation for posterity. The developer will also monitor application health by establishing dashboards and alerts, and provide comprehensive support to internal customers and peers to resolve outstanding problems or issues. The role requires the ability to lay out solutions in a manner that is understandable to both business and IT stakeholders, as well as the capability to collect information, detect patterns, and theorize to problem-solve and make decisions effectively. Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with a high degree of initiative, are essential for success in this position.