Applications Developer - Full-time / Part-time

Applications Developer

Are you looking to launch your Information Technology career? If so, then UPS is the place for you!

UPS is now recognized as a technology company spending more than $1 billion a year on information technology. UPS provides its customers unparalleled capability in tracking and distribution intelligence. This technological infrastructure also enables UPS to provide fully integrated Web-enabled, business-to-business solutions.

UPS Information Services, a leader in information technology, is currently seeking career-minded individuals to join our team. If you are highly motivated with a degree in Computer Science or related discipline, then UPS is a great place for you to advance your career.

Job Description:

The Applications Developer will be a member of a development team that is responsible for high performance, real-time applications that are operation critical for the United Parcel Service Mail Innovations unit.  The Applications Developer performs duties and tasks to support full systems life cycle management (e.g., analyses, technical requirements, design, coding, testing, implementation of systems and applications software, etc.).  He/She performs tasks within planned durations and established deadlines.  This position collaborates with teams to ensure effective communication and to support the achievement of objectives.  He/She provides development, maintenance, and support for applications.

Responsibilities:

Assists in System Analysis and Design

• Analyzes specifications and user requirements to perform assigned applications development work.
• Assists with system components’ designs to meet requirements.
• Participates in design reviews to improve quality.

Designs and Develops Low to Moderately Complex Applications

• Analyzes, designs, codes, tests, and documents low to moderately complex programs to develop application software.
• Develops unit test plans to deliver quality components.
• Records and updates defects log to ensure thorough and accurate documentation.
• Assists in software implementations to contribute to the software build process.

Generates Application Documentation

• Creates technical documentation to communicate and update project teams and stakeholders.
• Communicates and documents unit test results and code revisions to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Creates technical documentation in compliance with UPS Software Development Lifecycle to ensure proper and consistent application development.

Supports Integration Builds

• Assists with software builds to meet application needs.
• Conducts tests to diagnose and record failures and report results.

Assists in Maintenance and Support

• Executes procedures to monitor systems performance and integrity.
• Performs applications maintenance and support functions to support problem resolution.

Primary Skills:  C# .NET

Additional Skills:

• .NET Environment
• SQL Programming
• Object Oriented Analysis & Design
• Client Server Architecture
• GUI Design
• Visual Studio
• Microsoft Office
• C++
• SQL Language
• TCP/IP
• XML
• MQ
• .NET Windows Forms Programming
• COM+ Application Using .NET
• TeamTrack
• Analytical
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Good written/verbal communications skills
• Planning
• Organized
• Interpersonal skills
• Presentation skills
• Teamwork
• Motivation and relationship building

Education:

The desired Applications Developer will possess a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics or related field or the equivalent in education and work experience.