Lead Software Developer

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

About U-Haul IT Team:

The technology staff at U-Haul understands that exceptional software and systems designs are integral to not only serving our users but enabling us to be the leaders in software development within our industry. Ability to quickly pivot as demands arise are supported by a foundation of emphasis on Agile team collaboration that are key to delivering world class solutions. No idea too small, no endeavor too big as we embrace the mantra everyone is capable to contribute value and that the total effectiveness of a group interacting with one another is far greater than the sum of its parts. Our work environment promotes self-management with flexible hours as well as full-time work from home.

About the Job:

The Payments Development team includes both customer-facing web experiences and internal tools to manage the process of payments within U-Haul. If you have a passion for building a positive customer experience using technology, this is the team for you.

We are looking for full-stack software developers. Needed back-end experience in projects using micro services architecture with C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET Web API and SQL. Experience with D Lang, Apache Thrift and/or payment terminals (Ingenico) and point of sale (POS) systems is a plus. Front-end experience with JavaScript (preferably including TypeScript and/or jQuery), CSS and strong layout skills will be nice to have. This team needs developers with experience in C# and .NET Core at the minimum along with experience in the other technologies listed with a desire to learn, grow, and opportunities of advancement as we grow.

A strong foundation in general programming or experience in systems and/or functional languages may offset deficiencies in the above areas. Even if you feel like you do not meet all the qualifications above, we will still encourage you to apply.

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

• With some supervision and oversight, complete moderately complex development tasks on time and with high quality.
• Continuously acquire technical/institutional knowledge of U-Haul's systems, processes, and technologies.
• Write modular and robust code using appropriate design patterns, idioms, and other coding standards.
• Keep Azure Devops (TFS) updated with status of work items - Takes time to enter detailed notes on work items so that team members and business stakeholders can readily understand the status of work items or what may be needed.
• On-time and prepared for team meetings (stand-ups, sprint planning, etc.)
• Is proactive and shows urgency and does what is necessary to get the job done and cares about impacts to our customers.
• Responsive and flexible to critical escalations and urgent business needs (via Teams, cell phone, sometimes off-hours).
• Is continually striving to learning applicable technologies to the job and rectify deficits in their technical knowledge that stops them from being able to contribute when needed.
• Stays current with current software architecture and system design concepts.
• Respond quickly and effectively to production issues and taking responsibility for seeing those issues through resolution.

The large project is made up of a subset of smaller Scrum teams to encourage design, broad domain knowledge growth, and enable opportunities for transferability throughout the various teams to encourage skill growth and keep the work interesting and dynamic at your pace. Each team is supported by a Lead Developer who values collaboration and is there to help support your domain knowledge and technical growth.

You have:

A background with these technologies:

• C#
• .NET Core
• ASP .NET MVC
• Microsoft SQL Server (T-SQL)
• GIT
• HTML / CSS / JavaScript
• Azure Devops

Nice to have knowledge of these technologies:

• PostgreSQL
• ELK Stack
• Redis
• Azure API Management
• Possess strong communication skills
• Understands Agile and Scrum methodologies

Education:

• At least 2+ years’ experience developing in Microsoft technology stack
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science Engineering, Technology, or related field
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have proof of U.S. employment authorization for this position.

Perks of joining the U-Haul fleet:

Get your career moving with a company who empowers team members to the healthiest version of themselves! We provide robust wellness benefits, events, and resources to help team members becomes the happiest and healthiest they can be.

U-Haul Offers:

• Full Medical coverage
• Prescription plans
• Dental & Vision Plans
• Registered Dietitian Program
• Weight Watchers
• Onsite medical clinic for you and your family
• 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 and 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
• Subsidized gym/ membership
• 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
• Wellness Programs

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.