Application Development Lead

Ryder System, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking an Application Development Lead to provide technical leadership across the design, development, and delivery of software applications within secure, scalable platforms.

You will partner with solution architects, security, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to drive initiatives, manage SDLC, and ensure reliable, compliant solutions that support rapid delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Logistics, Transportation or Business.
• Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in application development or technology management, or 2+ years with Master’s.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of technology products and applications using best practices.
• Coordinate system installation and software testing through all phases of the SDLC.
• Lead modernization and remediation of technical debt for technology products and applications.
• Assist teams in root‑cause analysis and provide resolution options.
• Partner with Infrastructure, Cloud, and Security to design scalable, highly available platforms.
• Design with capacity planning, performance tuning, failover and recovery in mind.
• Drive cloud‑native architectures and containerization where applicable.
• Oversee environment strategy (DEV, QA, UAT, PROD) with governance across environments.
• Ensure observability (monitoring, logging, alerting) supports proactive issue management.
• Collaborate on disaster recovery and business continuity planning and testing.

Skills

Tech leadership

Cloud solutions

Security knowledge

IT architecture

Systems integration

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Related

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS-SQL/SSIS/SSRS

Warehouse Management Systems

Manhattan SCALE/SCI

ANSI X12/XML

APIs / Web Services

Job description

Job Description

Ryder is a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider, providing technology-driven supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions to companies of all sizes from emerging retailers to some of the world's most known brands. We are looking for an Application Development Lead who is a technical expert that provides leadership in the design, development and delivery of technology enabled applications, products and services within a computing systems environment. Technical leads provide solutions to technical issues and are responsible for meeting development schedules and ensuring the delivered solution meets the technical specifications and design requirements. As an Application Development Lead, you will play a critical role with initiatives aimed at enhancing, remediating, transforming, modernizing and supporting application systems and platforms across a wide variety of technologies. You will engage with solution architects, technical leads, security, infrastructure and various other roles to drive successful delivery. This is a fast-paced environment requiring the ability to provide technical leadership for multiple initiatives in parallel. This role requires hands‑on & close partnership with multiple technology teams and business stakeholders to provide solutions for a wide range of technical initiatives to drive the delivery of project activities. This role requires the right person that will play a major role in identifying impact, resolving technical barriers that would hinder success and providing executive updates. Responsible for ensuring process adherence for security, audit compliance, operational and technology improvements. In addition, this role is accountable for ensuring that application solutions are designed, deployed, and operating on secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure platforms. This includes close alignment with infrastructure, cloud, and security teams to ensure optimal performance, availability, disaster recovery readiness, and compliance with security & enterprise standards. Works as a liaison between the application teams, infrastructure, security and audit.

Essential Functions

• Leads design and implementation of technology products and applications utilizing best practices and modern design patterns
• Leads the coordination of systems installation and software testing with other technologists through all phases of the software development life cycle
• Leads development initiatives to modernize and remediate technical debt for technology products and applications
• Assists application teams and users with the isolation and resolution of software issues by leading root‑cause analysis providing options for resolution and recommendations
• Partner with Infrastructure, Cloud, and Security teams to design and implement scalable, highly available, and resilient platforms
• Ensure applications are designed with infrastructure considerations including capacity planning, performance tuning, failover, and recovery
• Drive adoption of cloud‑native architectures, containerization, and platform engineering practices where applicable
• Oversee environment strategy (DEV, QA, UAT, PROD) ensuring consistency, automation, and governance across environments
• Ensure observability (monitoring, logging, alerting) is in place to support proactive issue detection and performance management
• Collaborate on disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity strategies, including testing and validation of recovery objectives (RTO/RPO)
• Ensure infrastructure security standards, patching, and vulnerability remediation are incorporated into application lifecycle
• Support infrastructure cost optimization initiatives through efficient resource utilization and architectural decisions

Additional Responsibilities

• Partners with security, infrastructure and business to establish long‑term strategic business and systems objectives
• Addresses day‑to‑day production support issues by driving resolution for fixes
• Works with team members (technical and basis) and subject matter experts (end users) to produce requirements and design documents.
• Documents all specifications and requirements for implementation and development of Business Process Procedures (BPPs)
• Provides support for functional testing to ensure that business requirements are being met while following technical standards
• Interacts with technology and business process team members to drive successful execution and delivery
• Reviews current functionality and processes and recommends process and system improvements
• Documents and support disaster recovery and resiliency
• Leads and participates in enhancements and system upgrades, patches and remediation efforts
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

• Possesses strong technical aptitude with demonstrated skills in configuration management, data management, cloud solutions, information management, network security, IT architecture, infrastructure design, systems integration and systems life‑cycle management,
• Strong verbal and written communication skills ,
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors). ,
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team ,
• Flexibility to operate and self‑driven to excel in a fast‑paced environment ,
• Capable of multi‑tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills ,
• Detail oriented with excellent follow‑up practices,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in preferably in Computer Science, Logistics, Transportation or Business. Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree,
• Master's Degree in Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree,
• Preferred 5 years or more in in application development or technology management OR related experience OR Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience,
• MS‑SQL/SSIS‑SSRS Expert,
• Warehouse Management Systems Advanced,
• C#/.Net/ASP Beginner,
• Web Services/API Beginner,
• Manhattan SCALE / SCI Intermediate,
• Integration Software using ANSI X12, XML, and Database Tables Intermediate,
• Travel Yes, 10%

Compensation Information

Compensation ranges for the position are below: Pay Type: Salaried Minimum Pay Range: $100,000.00 Maximum Pay Range: $120,000.00

Benefits Information

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.

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.

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 www.ryder.com/careers. Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at [e-mail] or 800‑793‑3754.

Job Category Application Development, Delivery & Support

Ryder operates behind the scenes, managing critical fleet, transportation and supply chain functions for over 50,000 customers, many of which make the products that consumers use every day. When you choose Ryder, you get access to industry‑leading technology, one of North America’s largest fleet of trucks, an expansive infrastructure of maintenance facilities and warehouses, and some of the most talented people in the industry.

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.

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