This role requires the right person that will play a major role in identifying impact, resolving technical barriers that would hinder success and providing executive updates. Responsible for ensuring process adherence for security, audit compliance, operational and technology improvements.
In addition, this role is accountable for ensuring that application solutions are designed, deployed, and operating on secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure platforms. This includes close alignment with infrastructure, cloud, and security teams to ensure optimal performance, availability, disaster recovery readiness, and compliance with security & enterprise standards. Works as a liaison between the application teams, infrastructure, security and audit.
Essential Functions
Leads design and implementation of technology products and applications utilizing best practices and modern design patterns
Leads the coordination of systems installation and software testing with other technologists through all phases of the software development life cycle
Leads development initiatives to modernize and remediate technical debt for technology products and applications
Assists application teams and users with the isolation and resolution of software issues by leading root-cause analysis providing options for resolution and recommendations
Partner with Infrastructure, Cloud, and Security teams to design and implement scalable, highly available, and resilient platforms
Ensure applications are designed with infrastructure considerations including capacity planning, performance tuning, failover, and recovery
Drive adoption of cloud-native architectures, containerization, and platform engineering practices where applicable
Oversee environment strategy (DEV, QA, UAT, PROD) ensuring consistency, automation, and governance across environments
Ensure observability (monitoring, logging, alerting) is in place to support proactive issue detection and performance management
Collaborate on disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity strategies, including testing and validation of recovery objectives (RTO/RPO)
Ensure infrastructure security standards, patching, and vulnerability remediation are incorporated into application lifecycle
Support infrastructure cost optimization initiatives through efficient resource utilization and architectural decisions
Additional Responsibilities
Partners with security, infrastructure and business to establish long-term strategic business and systems objectives
Addresses day-to-day production support issues by driving resolution for fixes
Works with team members (technical and basis) and subject matter experts (end users) to produce requirements and design documents. Documents all specifications and requirements for implementation and development of Business Process Procedures (BPPs)
Provides support for functional testing to ensure that business requirements are being met while following technical standards
Interacts with technology and business process team members to drive successful execution and delivery
Reviews current functionality and processes and recommends process and system improvements
Documents and support disaster recovery and resiliency
Leads and participates in enhancements and system upgrades, patches and remediation efforts
Performs other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities
Possesses strong technical aptitude with demonstrated skills in configuration management, data management, cloud solutions, information management, network security, IT architecture, infrastructure design, systems integration and systems life-cycle management, Required
Strong verbal and written communication skills , Required
Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors). , Required
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team , Required
Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment , Required
Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills , Required
Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices, Required
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in preferably in Computer Science, Logistics, Transportation or Business. Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree, Required
Master's Degree in Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree, Preferred
5 years or more in in application development or technology management OR related experience OR Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, Required
MS-SQL/SSIS-SSRS Expert, Required
Warehouse Management Systems Advanced, Required
C#/.Net/ASP Beginner, Required
Web Services/API Beginner, Required
Manhattan SCALE / SCI Intermediate, Preferred
Integration Software using ANSI X12, XML, and Database Tables Intermediate, Preferred
Travel
Yes, 10%
- Job Category
- Application Development, Delivery & Support
Our Culture & Commitment
At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.
Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.
Compensation Information
The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:
Pay Type
Salaried
Minimum Pay Range
$100,000.00
Maximum Pay Range
$120,000.00
Benefits Information
For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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