What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Developer III position at Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores?
*This is an onsite role located in Oklahoma City.
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 * *Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We do not provide sponsorship for employment visas now or in the future.*
Welcome to Love's: As an Application Developer III, you will help design, build, and support enterprise-level applications that empower Love’s employees across the organization. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in programming languages, system design, and data structures, along with a demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and innovation. We’re especially interested in individuals who embrace modern AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity, enhance code quality, and deliver reliable business solutions.
Job Functions:
Develop and support applications in C#, JavaScript environments, and SQL
Integrate applications with back-end RESTful services
Utilize AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar) to accelerate coding, improve maintainability, and reduce defects
Understand the importance of maintainable and sustainable product solutions
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues and defects through collaboration and monitoring application performance
Work closely with Product Owners and Business Analysts in defining and analyzing requirements and outline proposed technology solutions
Collaborate with analysts, designers, and system owners in the testing of new software programs and applications
Deliver solutions in an Agile - Scrum project methodology
Continuously learn and adopt emerging technologies, including AI-assisted development practices
Learning new technologies when required
Supports broader team and enterprise goals by proactively contributing to initiatives outside of core responsibilities.
Experience and Qualifications:
5 years' experience
Experience using AI-assisted coding tools to improve developer efficiency and code quality
Skills and Physical Demands:
Understanding of modern programming concepts
Proficiency in C#, JavaScript, SQL, or other modern programming languages
Understanding of software development patterns including MVVM, MVC, and MVP
Experience with test-driven development and .NET Core (5.x; 6.x is a plus)
Exposure to Angular 2 and TypeScript is a plus
Proficient understanding of version control tools, such as Git
Familiarity with AI-powered developer tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Tabnine, or similar)
Understanding of relational database design
Product mindset with strong end-user focus
Ability to operate effectively both independently and within a team
Strong desire to learn and adapt to new technologies
Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator
Requires normal range of hearing and vision
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Our Culture:
Fueling customers' journeys since 1964, innovation leads the way for this family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities and an inclusive workplace are hallmarks of the award-winning culture.
Love's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.