Loves Travel Stops & Country Stores

Application Developer II

Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years of application development experience
  • Experience with enterprise applications
  • Familiarity with SQL and relational databases
  • Proficiency in modern programming languages, e.g., TypeScript/JavaScript or C#/.NET
  • Experience in developing or consuming RESTful APIs
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Clear communication and collaboration abilities

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and support application enhancements
  • Collaborate to translate business requirements into technical solutions
  • Develop and maintain APIs and data integrations
  • Troubleshoot application defects and performance issues
  • Participate in technical design discussions
  • Utilize AI-assisted tools for improving coding efficiency
  • Monitor application health and implement performance improvements

Benefits

  • Company-funded tuition assistance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) with 100% match up to 5%
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30 days
  • Career development opportunities
Full Job Description
Req ID: 490181

Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance * Paid Time Off * 401(k) - 100% Match up to 5% * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30 days * Competitive Pay * Career Development *

The Application Developer II develops, enhances, integrates, and supports enterprise applications that enable business operations and improve customer and employee experiences. This role works with business stakeholders, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and senior developers to deliver reliable, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.

The Application Developer II applies established development practices, participates in technical design discussions, and contributes to application enhancements across web, mobile, API, and cloud-based platforms. The role uses approved AI-enabled development tools to improve productivity, accelerate development work, strengthen code quality, support testing and troubleshooting, and improve delivery efficiency while following company security, governance, and quality standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Design, develop, test, and support application enhancements using approved programming languages, frameworks, and development standards.

  • Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and technical team members to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.

  • Develop and maintain integrations, APIs, and data exchanges that support enterprise applications and business processes.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve application defects, performance issues, and production incidents, seeking guidance on more complex matters.

  • Participate in technical design discussions and recommend improvements to application performance, maintainability, and user experience.

  • Use approved AI-assisted development tools for code generation, testing, documentation, debugging, refactoring, and other productivity improvements while following company security and data-handling requirements.

  • Identify opportunities to automate manual development, testing, and support activities through AI-enabled and other technology solutions.

  • Participate in code reviews and testing activities to promote quality, reliability, and adherence to development standards.

  • Support source control, CI/CD processes, and release activities to enable efficient and reliable software delivery.


  • Create and maintain technical documentation, support materials, and knowledge-sharing resources.

  • Monitor application health, investigate system issues, and implement corrective actions to improve stability and performance.

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to support projects, enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Stay current on emerging technologies, software development practices, and AI capabilities that may improve development effectiveness and business outcomes.

  • Support broader team and enterprise goals by contributing to initiatives outside core responsibilities as needed.


SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

  • Two to five years of application development experience.

  • Experience developing, maintaining, or supporting enterprise applications.

  • Experience using AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity, code quality, testing, documentation, or software delivery is preferred.


Hard Skills

  • Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages or frameworks, such as TypeScript/JavaScript, C#/.NET, Java, or comparable technologies.

  • Experience developing or consuming RESTful APIs and application integrations.

  • Experience with SQL and relational databases.

  • Familiarity with source control tools such as Git.

  • Understanding of software development lifecycle methods, Agile practices, and testing principles.

  • Exposure to cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development frameworks is preferred.

  • Ability to use approved AI tools responsibly to improve coding efficiency, documentation, testing, and troubleshooting.


Soft Skills

  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving.


  • Clear verbal and written communication.

  • Collaboration across technical and non-technical teams.

  • Organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.

  • Initiative, adaptability, and a continuous learning mindset.


EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use.

  • Frequent use of computer monitors and standard office equipment.

  • Ability to operate a computer, keyboard, and other standard office equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

  • Occasional bending, stooping, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

  • Requires a normal range of hearing and vision, with or without reasonable accommodation.

  • May require occasional after-hours work to support deployments, maintenance activities, or critical production incidents.

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About Loves Travel Stops & Country Stores

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores is a family-owned chain of gas stations and convenience stores. The company was founded in 1964 and has since expanded to over 500 locations across 41 states in the United States. Love's offers a variety of services including fuel, food, and merchandise. The company is known for its commitment to customer service and has won numerous awards for its efforts. Love's is also involved in philanthropic efforts, supporting organizations such as Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and the United Way.
Learn more about Loves Travel Stops & Country Stores
Size
32,000 employees
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Founded
1964

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