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Design, build, and scale backend rental systems (reservations, pricing, fleet, checkout). Own microservices and APIs, lead architecture, ensure performance/security, mentor engineers, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver customer-centric features.
We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and scale critical rental systems that power core business operations. This role requires strong expertise on backend development, with the ability to design end-to-end solutions, drive architecture decisions, and deliver highly scalable, resilient systems.
You will partner with product, design, and engineering teams to build modern, customer-centric rental experiences and robust backend platforms.
What you will do:
- Design and develop end-to-end features
- Own critical components of rental systems such as reservations, pricing, fleet, and checkout flows
- Build scalable microservices and responsive user interfaces
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Lead architectural discussions and influence system design decisions
- Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices
- Ensure high standards of performance, security, scalability, and maintainability
Required Skills :
- 5+ years of backend software engineering experience
- Proven experience building and scaling production-grade systems
- Experience in domain-heavy systems (e.g., rental, travel, e-commerce, logistics) preferred
- Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, or similar
- Strong experience designing APIs and microservices
- Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and distributed systems
- Experience with CI/CD, DevOps practices, and observability tools
- Test-driven development and automation mindset
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Ability to own features end-to-end
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Product mindset with focus on customer experience
- Adaptability in fast-paced environments
- Understanding of authentication, authorization, and security best practices
Experience working within a cloud environment ex: (AWS/Azure/GCP)
Preferred Skills:
- Strong knowledge of databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, etc.)
- Experience with caching, messaging systems (Kafka, SQS), and event-driven architecture.
B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent
Stating salary range is $120,000- $140,000 commensurate with experience.
What You'll Get:
- 40% off any standard Hertz Rental
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision plan options
- Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching
- Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program for employees & family
- Educational Reimbursement & Discounts
- Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness
- Perks & Discounts –Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more
At Hertz, we champion and celebrate a culture of diversity and inclusion. We take affirmative steps to promote employment and advancement opportunities. The endless variety of perspectives, experiences, skills and talents that our employees invest in their work every day represent a significant part of our culture – and our success and reputation as a company.
Individuals are encouraged to apply for positions because of the characteristics that make them unique.
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