What You Will Be Doing: 

As a Penske Azure Cloud Developer, you will participate in all aspects of the Azure Software Development lifecycle by supporting existing Azure development efforts and troubleshooting 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 candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in the following areas:  

-Designing, developing, and deploying high-performant, scalable, end-to-end cloud solutions in Azure platform. -Developing and Maintaining Java-based services in Azure OpenShift/Kubernetes environments. -Utilizing Azure Cognitive Services for natural language processing, computer vision, and machine learning, Azure Data Services for storage and analytics, and Azure Identity Management for user authentication and authorization. -Leveraging Azure AI services for data-driven intelligent applications and predictive Business Analytics. -Azure DevOps practices, tools, CI/CD pipelines. -SQL - Experience in writing optimized complex SQL statements. -Spring Framework, MyBatis, Web Services/Restful API, SOA, XML/JSON -Database Design (Cloud, Oracle, MS SQL Server) -Implementing design frameworks and patterns. -Writing unit tests and TDD. -Analyzing system/software performance.   In addition, it would be a plus if the candidate also had experience with:   -Python programming. -Knowledge of the Agile software development methodology -Experience with other cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) -Create and maintain Angular websites integrated with backend services. -Responsive / Adaptive design experience (Desktop and Mobile) -Typescript, HTML/HTML5, CSS, Javascript -NodeJS, Swagger, Postman -Gulp, Maven, GIT, BitBucket, JIRA, Confluence, Bamboo, Artifactory -UML. -Splunk or other log analyzers. -Elastic Search.

 

Penske Responsibilities:   -Stay up-to-date with the latest Azure technologies, best practices and industry trends to continuously improve our cloud application capabilities. -Provide cloud based technical guidance and mentorship to team members. -Collaborate with cross-functional technical/business leaders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable and efficient cloud solutions. -Act as the primary contact and lead support associate for multiple application modules/ processes, resolving customer issues in a timely manner.                      -Participate in all aspects of the Software Development lifecycle through supporting existing software development efforts and developing new software modules. -Develop, maintain, test, analyze performance, troubleshoot / fix applications and applicable code.    -Delegate tasks and participate in reviewing code from junior onshore & offshore developers. -Participate in conducting new hire interviews. -Produce deliverables with clean, well-documented and easily maintainable code that adheres to defined coding standards and best practices -Participate in designing backend database schemas, using concepts such as Database Normalization and write complex SQL statements. -Write unit / UI tests to identify defects and leverage CI/CD for building and deploying code. -Triage production issues and work with multiple teams to perform problem analysis. -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. -Implement best practices for cloud application security, compliance, and governance.           
  Penske Qualifications: -Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field-5+ years of Development Experience in Java.-3+ years of experience in developing cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure.-Proficiency in Azure Cognitive Services, AI/ML, Azure services such as Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, Azure SQL Database, etc-Knowledge of cloud-native development frameworks and tools.-Experience with Java development and deployment in OpenShift/Kubernetes containerized environments.-Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Developer, Azure AI Engineer).-Strong understanding of cloud application architecture, design principles, cloud-native development frameworks and tools.-Knowledge of Machine Learning and Data Science concepts.-Knowledge of Python programming.-Knowledge of technical project management.-Familiarity with microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.-Excellent problem-solving skills.-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.-Knowledge of full software development lifecycle.-Ability to research emerging cloud development frameworks and tools.-A team player mindset with an ability to thrive and effectively communicate in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment-Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues -Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job. -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 
 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. -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. -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. 
 Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.