**A Day in the Life:** This role will work in multi-disciplinary teams rapidly building high value products. A Senior Software Developer will build software programs and APIs, using technologies such as Spring, SpringBoot, Java, Python, and more. The engineers will be empowered to build great software in a highly productive culture and collaborate with the Architecture team on the design and architecture of solutions. This role has an impact on our financial performance and customer experience. **What You’ll Do:** **DAY-TO-DAY** + Collaborate in the design and development of software, + Test first - We TDD all our production code, + CI (Continuous Integration) everything - we care a lot about automation, + Experience all types of teams, products, and technologies, + Sustainable pace – We build software at a sustainable pace to allow longevity and stamina and higher quality, + Work in balanced teams consisting of Product Managers, Product Designers and engineers. **Culture** + Growth Mindset– We are looking for an aptitude and willingness to learn, + Empathy – Kindness and empathy are important when building software for end users, + Pride – We admire engineering excellence and professionals that take pride in their work, + Customer obsession – We value engineers who are obsessed with the end user of their product. **Process** + Research problems and break them into deliverable part, + Work with a Lean mindset and deliver value quickly. **Technology** + Develop highly effective and efficient programs and APIs using software solutions, + Contribute to the backend codebase to enhance and to develop projects. **RESPONSIBILITIES** + Analyze, design, and develop programs and APIs using one or more programming languages, + Conduct code review with peers, + Write and conduct unit tests, + Supports applications with expertise in system integration, test planning, scripting, and troubleshooting, + Assess the health and performance of software applications, APIs, and databases, + Assist in the co-ordination of functions: Front-end, Back-end and Development Operations, + Define specifications, prepare test data, and prepare functional specifications, + Analyze and create specifications for systems, + Identify potential process improvement areas. **What We’re Looking For:** + 5+ years in software engineering; or a Bachelor in Computer Science or other related field, + Experience developing and designing API, + Experience in creating API documentation, + Knowledge of API layer management, + Strong knowledge of one or more Object Oriented Programming or Functional Programming languages and frameworks, mainly in Java, SpringBoot, Python, etc. + Strong communication skills, + Proficiency with Agile methodologies, and, + Working knowledge of Lean & UCD methodologies. **Desirable:** + Experience with Docker and Kubernetes tools, + Experience with AWS desirable, but not essential, and, + Knowledge of workflows/BPMN would be an advantage. **What You’ll Strive For:** Build software programs and APIs to enhance financial performance and customer experience. **Hertz is an equal opportunity employer, all applicants must have the legal right to work in Ireland (Valid EU Passport / Relevant Visa).** **What You’ll Get:** + Employee Friends & Family rental discount (40% discount for employee & partner; 30% discount for up to 8 additional family/friends), + Hybrid/flexible working arrangements, + 22 days holidays on hire rising to 27 days with service, + Occupational Pension Scheme with up to 5% company matched contribution, + Life Cover payable at 4 times base salary, + Profit Share Scheme, + Tuition support plus access to compressive online learning platform, + 10 days paid study leave & paid exam leave where exams fall during work hours, + Professional membership fees paid in full annually where membership relates directly to role, + Income protection for long term illness, + Bike to Work & Travel Pass schemes, + Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family, + Occupational Health support, + Christmas savings scheme,