Inside the Role We are hiring a Sr. Application Architect for Contract Funding Applications. This role is crucial in shaping the vision, strategy, and development of our mission-critical Contract Funding application. As a highly visible position, it plays a significant role in our digital transformation efforts and has a direct impact on contract review, funding operations, dealer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. Why Join Us? Collaborate with a forward-thinking team that values experimentation and continuous improvement. Develop leadership, technical, and business skills through meaningful, cross-functional projects. Play a key role in initiatives that drive company growth, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. If you are passionate about building exceptional products, thrive at the intersection of business and technology, and are eager to lead impactful changes, we encourage you to connect with us. Posting Information We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected. We Take Care of Our Team • Typically requires a Bachelors Degree • Typically requires 5-7 years of relevant experience or 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree • Requires in-depth knowledge and expertise in job field and working knowledge of related disciplines • Uses analytical thought to independently solve complex problems with minimal guidance and identify solutions • May lead team or department projects or work streams within broader projects • Acts as an advisor to management and key external stakeholders on job field related projects • Acts as a resource and guide for colleagues with less experience • Uses experience to contribute to standards in which others will operate What You Drive at DTFS Own and drive the product vision, roadmap, and execution for the Contract Funding application. Lead enhancements to simplify and modernize the contract funding process. Partner with business and technical teams to convert needs into clear requirements and actionable solutions. Participate in hands-on development, including coding, programming, file design, updates, and deployment. Build or update application components based on detailed requirements. Analyze, test, debug, and maintain code, ensuring strong documentation. Define system scope and technical objectives by understanding user needs and business goals. Improve processes, resolve operational challenges, and introduce new functionality, taking timelines, resources, complexity, and dependencies into account. Serve as the primary subject matter expert for the Contract Funding system, covering both business processes and system functionality. Lead continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with internal controls, financial standards, and regulatory requirements. Troubleshoot and resolve system issues by assessing business impact, prioritizing fixes, and coordinating testing and validation efforts. Function as a consultant and platform advocate, optimizing processes and maximizing contract funding capabilities to support business goals. Work closely with cross-functional teams—including IT, Finance, Operations, Compliance, Sales, and Credit—to deliver efficient, high-value solutions. Support strategic initiatives through requirements gathering, testing, implementation, and ongoing refinement of solutions. Knowledge You Should Bring Bachelors Degree and 5-7 years of relevant experience Minimum of 6 years of firsthand development experience with Java 8+, J2EE, Spring/Spring Boot, JDBC, Hibernate, REST/SOAP APIs, and Tomcat. Proven experience with multiple languages and frameworks, including Java/J2EE, Struts, Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, JSP, JSON, XML, SQL (DB2 / PostgreSQL), PL/SQL, Distributed System Design, JavaScript, jQuery, GWT, and Angular. Strong background in designing and developing Web Services, APIs, and system interfaces. UI development skills with Angular and/or React, as well as HTML5, CSS3, and XML. Solid understanding of object-oriented design and coding/design patterns, such as abstract classes, interfaces, and dependency injection. Experience with DevOps tools, including GitHub/GitLab, Jenkins, and deployment automation. Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments using Jira and DevOps practices. Experience with branching strategies and application deployments via T3/Jenkins or similar DevOps pipelines. Exceptional Candidates May Have: Strong understanding of the systems development lifecycle (SDLC), including development processes, methodologies, and best practices. Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or similar). Hands‑on experience building applications using microservices architecture. Ability to perform thorough technical analysis and translate complex development requirements into clear, business‑friendly recommendations. Knowledge of testing methodologies, including unit and integration testing (e.g., JUnit, JMock, Karma, Jasmine). Ability to create System Integration Test (SIT) cases using DevOps tools such as Jira. Where We Work This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Charlotte, NC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Schedule Type: Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration. Daimler Truck Financial is the captive financial services provider for the Daimler Trucks North America family of commercial vehicle products, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, SelecTrucks, Sprinter Vans, Thomas Built Buses and Fuso. We have specialized in financing commercial vehicles for more than 40 years. This proven experience gives us critical insights into helping businesses overcome challenges unique to the trucking industry. Additionally, we offer a range of financing solutions that can be customized to meet each individual business's needs, from owner-operators to large fleet managers and nearly every venture in-between. To achieve our goal of being the first-choice provider of vehicle financial products and services that support our brands, dealers and customers, we are looking for talented, diverse and inspired people with the skills, experience and innovative spirit to provide a first-class experience at every turn. We are committed to providing a great workplace environment that fosters a culture of openness, support and camaraderie. Our employee programs and benefits are reflective of our values and are designed to promote growth, balance and wellness in many aspects of your career and life. Additional Information Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country of posting Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions EEO - Disabled/Veterans Daimler Truck Financial Services is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status. For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935 SHAPE YOUR FUTURE. CHANGE THE WORLD. Are you ready to join the inspired people who are helping shape the future of commercial vehicle manufacturing? Our employees enjoy lucrative benefits, competitive salaries and the opportunity to work in jobs across many functions—mechanical engineering and electrical engineering, accounting, sales & marketing, IT and more—both within our company and in our offices around the world.

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