Application Developer IV

Visa Hunt; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ryder is seeking an Application Developer IV to design, develop, and maintain enterprise software across the full development lifecycle. You will ensure system quality through comprehensive testing, dashboards, and proactive monitoring while collaborating with Product Owners and stakeholders to deliver capabilities on time.

The role requires strong problem solving, initiative, and clear communication, with on-call responsibilities to handle Sev 1 issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or related field required.
• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.
• Three or more years in Transportation/Distribution Management Technology preferred.
• Seven or more years of Software Development required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop enterprise-level software programs.
• Maintain and optimize software functionality.
• Test applications using Unit, Integration, System, and Smoke testing.
• Provide 24x7 on-call support for Severity 1 issues and manage SLAs.
• Collaborate with Product Owner to groom backlogs and provide capability.
• Develop, document, and maintain technical specifications and design docs.
• Monitor application health with dashboards and alerts.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Technical documentation

Initiative

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Summary
The Application Developer IV will support all phases of the Agile software development lifecycle; including but not limited to gathering and analyzing user requirements, developing and testing code, responding to outages, and creating application system models.

Essential Functions

• Design and develop enterprise-level software programs.

• Maintain and recommend software improvements to ensure strong functionality and optimization.

• Test the application using various testing strategies like Unit Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, and Smoke Testing to ensure everything works before handing off build to the QA Team. Support defect resolution from user and QA testing.

• Provide 24x7 on-call support for Severity 1 issues, per duty roster with a root‑cause/corrective action mindset. Manage Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for Severity 2 and 3 support tickets.

• Work with Product Owner to groom backlogs and provide capability.

Additional Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain technical specifications and design documentation; including but not limited to solution diagrams, flowcharts, checklists, migration plans, and core solution documentation for posterity.

• Provide comprehensive support to internal customers and peers to achieve resolution to outstanding problems and/or issues.

• Monitor application health by establishing dashboards and alerts.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to collect information, detect patterns, brainstorm, interpret data, integrate new information, and theorize to problem solve and make decisions

• Have a command of computer languages to write and update computer programs, including the ability to debug and test programs

• Ability to be comfortable and effective with issues that lack clarity, structure or certainty

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to document and maintain technical specifications

• Possess a high degree of initiative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Computer Engineering or related field

• Master's degree preferred in Computer Science or related field

• Three (3) years or more Transportation Management and/or Distribution Management Technology preferred

• Seven (7) years or more Software Development required

Travel

1-10%

DOT Regulated
No

Job Category

Application Development, Delivery & Support

Our Culture & Commitment:

At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.

Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.

Compensation Information:

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

Pay Type:

Salaried

Minimum Pay Range:

$90,000.00

Maximum Pay Range:

$100,000.00

Benefits Information:

For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Important Note:

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Security Notice for Applicants:

Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through .

Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at or 800-793-3754.