Looking to build your career with a company that values innovation, stability, and people? Join our dedicated team as an Application Developer IV, in Bridgeton, MO!

Since 1946, Hunter Engineering has been aligning cutting-edge technology with a strong commitment to quality. As a family-owned, American-made company, Hunter is the global leader in automotive service equipment, with our products used in over 130 countries by top vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and service centers.

We’re proud to be recognized as a Best Places to Work finalist by the St. Louis Business Journal for four consecutive years (2022 – 2025) – a testament to our commitment to our people. Here, employees are supported, challenged, and take pride in their work. We offer exceptional benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

If you are ready to join a team that is shaping the future of automotive service, read on.

As an Application Developer IV, you are a senior-level technical leader who architects, develops, and guides the delivery of scalable, high-impact software solutions. This role blends deep technical expertise with strategic leadership, domain fluency, and commitment to fostering an inclusive, high-performing team culture. The ideal candidate leads with integrity, agility, and empathy—driving innovation while developing others and aligning technology with business goals.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop, test, and deploy software applications using languages such as TypeScript, JavaScript, .NET, Java, Python, or C#
• Architect and implement robust, scalable, and secure applications aligned with enterprise goals
• Lead design reviews, establish coding standards, and ensure technical excellence across projects
• Make strategic decisions about frameworks, tools, and patterns to optimize performance and maintainability
• Maintain expert-level proficiency in a primary specialization, such as:
  • UX Design
  • Front-End Development
  • Mid-Tier / Backend Development
  • Database Development
• Pair deep specialization with cross-disciplinary skills to support a well-rounded, T-shaped technical profile
• Possess expert understanding of foundational aspects of the application landscape, including:
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Observability tools and practices
  • Event-driven architecture
  • Application security principles
• Regularly disseminate and codify technical knowledge to benefit both the team and the broader department
• Build authentic, respectful, and valued relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in software development, with demonstrated leadership and architectural ownership

• Expertise in multiple programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, .NET, Python, React, SQL)
• Familiarity with software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies and tools

• Strong understanding of system architecture, design patterns, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and strategic thinking skills
• Ability to lead with empathy, agility, and inclusiveness
• Experience in data interpretation, process improvement, and cross-functional problem solving
• Reliable performance in executing high-caliber work with consistent efficiency

What We Offer:

• Industry-Leading Healthcare Coverage
• Profit-Sharing Plan with Safe Harbor Contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Free Onsite Fitness & Recreation Center

Join us in our mission to ‘Align People and Innovation to Drive Excellence!’

• Make Lives Better Together
• Take Pride in the Extraordinary
• Define the Standard