Senior Developer

About Us

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, part of the global company Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG, is the captive financing and mobility solutions company of the global luxury automobile manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz AG. We offer a comprehensive range of automotive financial and insurance products that make it easy for our customers to drive their dream Mercedes-Benz vehicle.

Working at Mercedes-Benz Financial Services is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to join an innovative team where you are valued for your contributions. As an employee, you will experience career development in a positive, employee-centric environment. We’re a global company that not only offers best-in-class products to our customers but also best-in-class benefits to our employees. Our employees experience a comfortable, friendly environment and relaxed, inclusive culture.

Benefits

When working at Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, you will enjoy a comprehensive and amenity-rich benefits package beginning day one:

• Competitive salary plus an annual bonus based on company performance and/or personal yearly performance
• Vacation time plus fifteen (15) additional corporate holidays, allowing you to celebrate religious holidays or personal time
• Mercedes-Benz Employee Lease Program for all employees
• Outstanding medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid short and long-term disability, plus on-site exercise facilities
• Generous paid Family Leave Programs: six weeks for new parents; Adoption Expense Reimbursement Programs up to $6k per child
• Tuition Assistance Scholar Program: up to $8k in vouchers for business-related coursework ($6k for undergraduate, $8k for graduate)

Responsibilities

• Lead and plan the creation and implementation of integrated environments for internal and external customers.
• Provide the latest products and optimized services via applications and web portals to enhance customer experience and journey.
• Identify and coordinate initiatives to enhance and strengthen application development capabilities, ensuring robust, scalable, and secure applications (10%).
• Define and disseminate new concepts and best practices to guide the team, ensuring standardization of development and code quality.
• Manage technical delivery, take ownership of SLA and KPI adherence, and monitor performance.
• Foster an innovation culture within the team and collaborate with DFS colleagues in other regions to build scalable solutions (10%).
• Understand functional aspects, business processes, interfaces, screens, mock-ups, business flow, and data of dependent systems. Structure code, patterns, development design, and data structures using Cloud platforms, technologies, and tools (30%).
• Develop and implement system changes; work with business partners to develop system requirements; develop program changes; create use and test cases; execute test plans; implement system changes (30%).
• Assist in developing project plans and schedules; track progress; communicate status, issues, and risks to stakeholders (10%).
• Comply with departmental standards; perform production support; address customer issues/tickets; perform root cause analysis to eliminate repeat problems (10%).

Requirements

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

• Minimum of 5 years of overall work experience.
• Preferred experience:
  • Business-General: 5 years
  • Customer Service: 2 years
  • Information Technology: 5+ years
• Bachelor’s Degree is required; Master’s Degree is preferred. Recommended majors include Computer/Information Science.
• 5+ years of technical experience in system analysis, design, development, implementation, and integrating solutions.
• Strong skills and experience in building frameworks.
• Understanding of core functional aspects, business processes, interfaces, screens, mock-ups, business flow, and data of dependent systems.
• Experience in responsive applications/web interfaces design, development, and UI/UX standards.
• Experience with JSON, XML, HTTPs, AJAX, JavaScript, HTML5, Java, and DB2 database technologies.
• Familiarity with Restful APIs.
• Knowledge and experience with Cloud platforms and tools for development, CI/CD deployments, integration, monitoring, and observability.
• Strong experience in analytical problem-solving, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and conducting root cause analysis.
• Good understanding of web protocols and security aspects, including cybersecurity.
• Experience and knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and Kanban concepts.

Skills

• Analytical skills and ability to collect data, establish facts, and identify trends and variances
• Facilitation skills
• IT skills including testing, programming, application development, e-Technologies/Web, and database
• PC skills including Microsoft Office and presentation skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills adaptable to any audience
• Ability to communicate and clarify actions, objectives, and goals
• Client interaction skills; ability to work with business partners to develop system requirements and implement system changes
• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery
• Ability to perform a variety of complex tasks simultaneously
• Exceptional analytical aptitude, attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Successful team worker with the ability to work individually
• Passion for technology, quick learner, and excitement about embracing new technologies as needed