Software Developer

Job description

**Why GLS?** **Purpose**: Access to affordable, reliable transportation is essential to leading productive work and personal lives, caring well for oneself, one’s family, and the needs of others. Through advanced analytics and technology, we can more accurately predict credit risk and provide more people with an affordable auto financing option for their next vehicle. That’s what GLS has done for over 10 years, helping more than half a million families meet and improve their transportation needs. **People**: Join a culture of over 1,000 employees who *Care Deeply* and *Think Boldly*, driving innovation in an adaptive and positive culture that celebrates successes. We empower and reward individuals and teams who make direct, positive impacts to the business and each other, who take pride in their work and are ever-raising the bar. **Growth**: Recognized by Inc 5000 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Join GLS to grow with us! **Benefits**: GLS offers the below great benefits for your amazing work! o Competitive base pay and performance bonuses, dependent on role o Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, supplemental insurance benefits, long-term and short-term disability o 401K with employer match and 100% immediate vesting o Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays to help you balance work and personal life o Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Annually o Tuition Reimbursement o Parental Leave o Business casual work environment **\*\*\*This posting is to enter our campus recruiting and entry-level process for position offers being made for May 2027\*\*\*** **What does it mean to be a Software Developer at GLS?** As a Software Developer, you will develop cutting-edge software - from building integration microservices and productivity tools to real-time credit engines, web services, and end-user applications. You will work on projects that will allow you to build automation and interfaces that make GLS a world-class company. ### How will you drive value within the organization as a Software Developer? - Execute the full software development life cycle (SDLC) - Develop server-side code for high-volume web-based applications; use (Javascript, HTML, CSS, etc.. ) to create and develop web user interfaces - Use object-oriented programming languages (Python, C#, Java, etc.) to create robust, scalable, automation solutions to save time and resources and/or increase profitability - Interpret data, and analyze results using structured query language (SQL); modify XML data using XPATH,XSLT; share data between services using JSON - Document tasks, applications, and systems; participate in peer code reviews; develop and execute test plans; perform load-testing; implement changes; do feature validations - Continue education to stay up to date on emerging technologies and best practices; identify ideas to improve system performance and availability - Develop performance monitoring tools, troubleshoot, and debug existing systems; work with experienced team members to conduct root cause analysis ### What should you already have to be successful as a Software Developer? - External candidates require a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering with a Software focus, or a related field - Proficient computer skills and ability to quickly learn new computer applications as required. Working knowledge of SQL and/or Python preferred - Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills while presenting ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language - Intrinsically motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative, identify needs, make recommendations for improvement, see recommendations through implementation, and evaluate improvements for effectiveness - Exceptional interpersonal skills: friendly and tactful with the ability to influence others, effectively manage conflict, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage highly sensitive and confidential information, interact at all levels within the organization, and build cross-functional partnerships across the business ### Employment Requirements: - This is an exempt level position whereby business need will dictate the exact work schedule which should be expected to vary at times. Generally, days and hours of work are Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am-6:00pm - Regular, predictable attendance is required, including in excess of 40 hours as business demands dictate - Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand - The position does not require travel - Constantly operate a computer and other standard office equipment - Talk and hear to exchange accurate information - Have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading