Software Engineer I Jobs

Summary Statement:

Working with a diverse team, you will play an integral role in designing, developing, and supporting our business-critical applications, while mentoring associate engineers on software development best practices in an effort to deliver our next generation of innovative applications to our customers.

What You Will Be Doing:

As a Software Engineer I, you will participate in all aspects of the Software Development lifecycle by supporting Penske’s proprietary financial applications including Accounts Receivable CASH Application (ACH), e-Credit Memos, e-Ram-Rental Credit Check Tool, Collection Management System (CMS), Sales Incentive Commission System (SICS), WEB Journal Entry, Penske Online Payment System (POPS), Mileage Forecast System, and e-Petty Cash. You will troubleshoot issues as they occur while also developing new software modules across multiple small to medium projects concurrently. You will have an opportunity to lead the design of certain software components and suggest new products, applications and features based on industry and technological trends and advances. You will also consult with process owners in reviewing, interpreting & developing systems in accordance with user requirements. Finally, you will get an opportunity to work with a diverse team and mentor junior software engineers.

Ideal candidates will have development experience in the following areas:

• SQL -Experience in writing optimized complex SQL statements
• Spring and Struts Framework, MyBatis, Web Services/Restful API, SOA, XML/JSON
• Relational Database Design (Oracle, iSeries DB2 & MS SQL Server experience preferred
• JAVA/J2EE preferably using a web application server like WebSphere or JBoss
• Participation in all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle
• Full System Development Lifecycle experience
• Support existing software and develop new software modules

This position will work from our IT Center in Green Hills, PA.

Penske Responsibilities:

• Design backend database schemas.
• Support mission critical applications and assist in the resolution of customer issues.
• Develop, maintain, test, analyze performance, troubleshoot / fix applications and applicable code.
• Triage production issues and work with multiple teams to perform problem analysis.
• Be the primary contact and lead support associate for multiple applications.
• Participate in conducting new hire interviews.
• Play a critical role in supporting the application lifecycle (design, develop, test, release and support) based on detailed requirements and guidance from senior engineers/leads.
• Collaborate with technical/business leaders and product owners to acquire and understand requirements / acceptance criteria.
• Write unit / UI tests to identify defects and leverage CI/CD for building and deploying code.
• Assign and review tasks from junior and offshore software engineers.
• Influence the discovery and decision-making process when changes to standards and technology are required (tools, conventions, and design patterns)
• Provides support to the business by responding to user questions, concerns, and issues (for example, technical feasibility, implementation strategies)
• Produce deliverables with clean, well-documented and easily maintainable code that adheres to defined coding standards.

Penske Qualifications:

• Full stack development experience in technologies such as React, Angular, jQuery, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Spring and Struts framework, Spring-MVC, myBatis, RESTful API’s.
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.
• Some background in DevOps Tools and automation
• Experience in relational database design.
• Ability to research emerging software development frameworks and tools.
• 5-7 years’ experience of appropriate programming languages dependent on the role (Java)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of technical project management
• Knowledge and experience of the Agile software development methodology.
• RPG experience a plus
• Knowledge of appropriate design frameworks and patterns and experience in implementing them in software development.
• Ability to estimate and medium to large sized projects.
• Knowledge of industry wide technology strategies and best practices.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or equivalent years of software development experience
• Knowledge of full software development lifecycle
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Penske Truck Leasing

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P., headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania, is a partnership of Penske Corporation, Penske Automotive Group and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. A leading global transportation services provider, Penske operates a premier fleet of vehicles and serves its customers from locations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Penske’s product lines include full-service truck leasing, contract maintenance, commercial and consumer truck rentals, used truck sales, transportation and warehousing management and supply chain management solutions. Visit www.GoPenske.com to learn more.

Job Category: Information Technology

Job Function: Software Engineering

Job Family: Information Technology

Address: 100 Gundy Drive

Primary Location: US-PA-Reading

Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.

Req ID: 2325486