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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 *
Welcome to Love's: We're seeking a remote Application Developer III to join our Application Development team. This role operates as a fully proficient individual contributor, responsible for designing, developing, and enhancing mobile applications that improve customer experience, system reliability, and delivery efficiency.
The position partners with Product Managers, Business Analysts, QA engineers, and technical peers to translate business requirements into scalable, high-quality technical solutions. This role emphasizes Android mobile development and QA automation, leveraging modern DevOps practices and AI-enabled development tools to improve productivity, strengthen testing practices, and support consistent, reliable software delivery.
Job Functions:
- Application Development & Delivery
- Design, develop, and enhance Android mobile applications in cloud-based and distributed environments
- Deliver scalable, maintainable, and high-quality code aligned to enterprise engineering standard
- Integrate mobile applications with backend services and RESTful APIs
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex defects, performance issues, and production incidents
Test Automation & Quality Engineering
- Design, implement, and maintain automated test suites (unit, integration, and UI)
- Improve release quality and confidence through automation and continuous testing practices
- Partner with QA to ensure strong test coverage and defect prevention strategies
DevOps & Continuous Delivery
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines including build automation, testing, and deployment
- Support monitoring, observability, and production stability of mobile applications
- Apply secure coding practices and data protection standards
Technical Design & Collaboration
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions and implementation plans
- Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to design decisions within the team
- Collaborate cross-functionally in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including estimation and sprint planning
- Provide informal guidance and support to less experienced developers
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve code quality, testing efficiency, and delivery speed
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve development processes and engineering practices
- Stay current with mobile technologies, frameworks, and industry trends
- 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:
- Proficiency in Android development using Kotlin and/or Java
- Experience with mobile test automation frameworks
- Experience delivering and supporting customer-facing mobile applications
- Experience integrating mobile applications with RESTful APIs and backend services
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices
- Strong understanding of software design patterns and engineering best practices
- Ability to collaborate effectively within Agile/Scrum teams
- Familiarity with AI-powered developer tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Tabnine, or similar)
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.
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 *
Welcome to Love's: We're seeking a remote Application Developer III to join our Application Development team. This role operates as a fully proficient individual contributor, responsible for designing, developing, and enhancing mobile applications that improve customer experience, system reliability, and delivery efficiency.
The position partners with Product Managers, Business Analysts, QA engineers, and technical peers to translate business requirements into scalable, high-quality technical solutions. This role emphasizes Android mobile development and QA automation, leveraging modern DevOps practices and AI-enabled development tools to improve productivity, strengthen testing practices, and support consistent, reliable software delivery.
Job Functions:
- Application Development & Delivery
- Design, develop, and enhance Android mobile applications in cloud-based and distributed environments
- Deliver scalable, maintainable, and high-quality code aligned to enterprise engineering standard
- Integrate mobile applications with backend services and RESTful APIs
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex defects, performance issues, and production incidents
Test Automation & Quality Engineering
- Design, implement, and maintain automated test suites (unit, integration, and UI)
- Improve release quality and confidence through automation and continuous testing practices
- Partner with QA to ensure strong test coverage and defect prevention strategies
DevOps & Continuous Delivery
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines including build automation, testing, and deployment
- Support monitoring, observability, and production stability of mobile applications
- Apply secure coding practices and data protection standards
Technical Design & Collaboration
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions and implementation plans
- Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to design decisions within the team
- Collaborate cross-functionally in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including estimation and sprint planning
- Provide informal guidance and support to less experienced developers
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve code quality, testing efficiency, and delivery speed
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve development processes and engineering practices
- Stay current with mobile technologies, frameworks, and industry trends
- 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:
- Proficiency in Android development using Kotlin and/or Java
- Experience with mobile test automation frameworks
- Experience delivering and supporting customer-facing mobile applications
- Experience integrating mobile applications with RESTful APIs and backend services
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices
- Strong understanding of software design patterns and engineering best practices
- Ability to collaborate effectively within Agile/Scrum teams
- Familiarity with AI-powered developer tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Tabnine, or similar)
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.
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Who's Hiring
- Cargill13
- Esri9
- Booz Allen Hamilton9
- Leidos8
- BV Teck8
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software37
- Food & Beverage9
- Banking & Financial Services7
- Consulting & Professional Services6
- Staffing & Recruiting5
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior application developer jobs.
- Five or more years of professional software development experience in enterprise or production environments
- Proficiency in one or more of Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript and associated frameworks
- Experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Strong understanding of software development life cycle, Agile, and DevOps practices
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Senior Application Developer Job Search
Tailor your resume to each stack
Senior application developer roles vary sharply by tech stack. Swap in the specific frameworks, languages, and platforms listed in each job description rather than keeping one generic resume. Hiring managers scan for exact tool names, not broad categories like 'back-end development.'
Quantify architectural decisions you owned
Recruiters at this level expect evidence of ownership, not just participation. Describe a system you designed, the scale it handled, and the measurable outcome, whether that is reduced latency, lower infrastructure cost, or improved deployment frequency.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists senior application developer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by industry before applying broadly
Enterprise application development in healthcare carries HIPAA compliance expectations, while fintech roles often require familiarity with payment processing regulations. Targeting industries where you already have domain context makes your application immediately more relevant than a generalist candidate's.
Prepare a system design walkthrough in advance
Most senior-level interviews include a live system design round. Practice drawing out a distributed architecture under a time constraint, explaining trade-offs at each decision point. Interviewers want to see how you think, not just what you know.
Negotiate on total compensation, not base alone
Senior application developer offers often include equity, signing bonuses, and professional development stipends. Before your final conversation, research the full compensation structure for the role level and be ready to address each component separately rather than accepting or countering a single number.
Senior Application Developer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most senior application developers?
The companies hiring the most senior application developers right now include Cargill, Esri, and Booz Allen Hamilton, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, Texas, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is particularly concentrated in enterprise software, financial services, and large healthcare systems.
How many senior application developer jobs are remote?
About 56% of senior application developer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting broad employer comfort with distributed engineering teams at this level. Remote availability is highest in cloud-focused and SaaS product roles, while on-site requirements are more common in regulated industries like defense contracting and certain healthcare systems.
How do you become a senior application developer?
You typically move into a senior application developer role by building several years of hands-on experience writing and maintaining production code, then taking on increasingly complex work like architecting systems, mentoring junior engineers, and owning major features end to end. Deepening expertise in one or two specializations, such as distributed systems or enterprise integration, and earning relevant certifications in cloud platforms accelerates the transition.
Can you get hired as a senior application developer without senior experience?
You can be considered for senior application developer roles without a previous senior title if you can demonstrate senior-level work. A strong portfolio showing systems you designed, complex problems you solved independently, and measurable outcomes carries more weight than a job title. Contributing to significant open-source projects or leading a high-impact initiative at a smaller company can substitute for years at a large organization.
What does the senior application developer interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen, followed by a technical phone interview testing coding fundamentals and problem-solving. Later rounds include a system design session where you architect a solution from scratch, a deep-dive into past projects, and a panel interview with the engineering team and sometimes a hiring manager or product lead. Some employers also assign a take-home coding exercise between rounds.
Where can I find and apply to senior application developer jobs?
You can find and apply to senior application developer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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