Int. Applications Developer - Full-time / Part-time

Intermediate 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 Intermediate Applications Developer provides input and support for full systems life cycle management activities (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 in supporting the achievement of objectives.  He/She provides knowledge, development, maintenance, and support for applications.

Responsibilities:

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 communicate and update project teams and stakeholders.
 
Contributes to Systems Analysis and Design

• Analyzes and assists in defining specifications and user requirements to perform assigned applications development work.
• Contributes to system components' designs to meet requirements.
• Provides input for design reviews to improve quality.

Designs and Develops Moderately Complex Applications

• Analyzes, designs, codes, tests, and documents moderately complex programs to develop applications software.
• Develops unit test plans to deliver quality components.
• Updates the defects log to ensure thorough and accurate documentation.
• Contributes to the implementation of software products to meet application needs.
 

Contributes to Integration Builds

• Provides input in the development of software builds and integration build components to meet application needs.
• Conducts tests and analyzes results to diagnose and record failures and to report results.
• Escalates complex integration issues to support the resolution of system discrepancies.

Contributes to Maintenance and Support

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

Monitors Emerging Technologies and Products

• Monitors the industry to gain knowledge and understanding of emerging technologies.
• Investigates new and emerging hardware and software technologies to assist in maintaining industry competitiveness.
• Analyzes potential value of new technologies to support business objectives and strategy.

Primary Skill(s):

Java Programming

Additional Skills:

SQL Language - Intermediate
SQL Programming - Intermediate
XML - Intermediate
HTML - Intermediate
Javascript - Beginner
Java Server Pages - Beginner
Web Development Technologies - Intermediate
Structured Systems Analysis - Intermediate
Internet Development Architecture & Design - Intermediate
Object Oriented Analysis & Design - Intermediate
Client Server Architecture - Intermediate
Linux System Administration - Intermediate
Linux Application Development - Intermediate
DB2 Explain - Beginner
DB2 Application Programming - Intermediate
SQL & PL/SQL - Intermediate
MQ - Beginner
Java Programming - Advanced
J2EE Development - Intermediate
JMS - Intermediate
Technical Knowledge of Hardware & Software - Intermediate
TeamTrack - Beginner

Education:

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