Application Development Lead

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Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2024 total revenues reaching approximately $3.6 billion. Herc Rentals’ parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol “HRI.” Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 620+ locations and has about 10,200 employees in North America as of June 30, 2025.

 

Job Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Application Developer Lead to become a key part of our IT team. This role plays a crucial part in Herc Rentals' digital transformation, focusing on customer-facing systems such as eCommerce platforms, ERP integrations, telematics systems, and AI initiatives. The Application Developer Lead will guide a team of developers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions that enhance user experiences and drive business growth. The ideal candidate is a proactive team player with a passion for innovation and the ability to lead projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What you will do...

• Technical Leadership: Lead the design, development, and implementation of application solutions within one of our key product areas.
• Team Management: Provide guidance and mentorship to a team of developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Project Management: Coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within scope, reporting progress to senior management.
• Development Oversight: Oversee frontend, backend, and cloud development efforts, ensuring scalability, performance, and security of applications.
• Customer-Facing Systems: Enhance and maintain customer-facing applications, improving user experience and functionality.
• ERP Integration: Collaborate on integrating ERP systems to streamline business processes and data flow.
• Telematics and AI Initiatives: Support the development of telematics systems and AI projects focused on imaging and defect recognition.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure code quality through code reviews, testing, and adherence to best practices.
• Innovation: Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending and implementing innovative solutions.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of development processes, architectures, and project specifications.

Technical Expertise (Must-Haves)

 

• Familiarity with AWS: Extensive experience with AWS cloud services, including deployment, management, and scaling of applications.
• Proficiency in Java and .NET: Strong hands-on experience in both Java and .NET frameworks for application development.
• Experience with eCommerce Platforms: Solid understanding of customer-facing web applications and eCommerce systems.
• ERP Systems Integration: Proven experience in integrating ERP systems to optimize business processes.
• Frontend and Backend Development: Proficient in modern frontend technologies (e.g., JavaScript frameworks like React or Angular) and backend technologies.
• Microservices Architecture: Experience in designing and implementing microservices using open-source technologies.
• Containerization and Orchestration: Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Messaging Systems: Experience with messaging and event-driven architectures.
• Software Development Methodologies: Strong understanding of Agile and DevOps practices.

 

Leadership Skills:

• Proven ability to lead and mentor a development team.
• Strong project management skills with experience in coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

 

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Passionate about technology and continuous improvement.
• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality work.

 

Educational Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
   

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AI and machine learning appli