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Job Description:
Applies the principles of software engineering to design, develop, maintain, test, and evaluate computer software that provide business capabilities, solutions, and/or product suites. Provides systems life cycle management (e.g., analyses, technical requirements, design, coding, testing, implementation of systems and applications software, etc.) to ensure delivery of technical solutions is on time and within budget. Researches and supports the integration of emerging technologies. Provides knowledge and support for applications' development, integration, and maintenance. Develops program logic for new applications or analyzes and modifies logic in existing applications. Analyzes requirements, tests, and integrates application components. Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented. May focus on web/internet applications specifically, using a variety of languages and platforms. Defines application complexity drivers, estimates development efforts, creates milestones and/or timelines, and tracks progress towards completion.
Is accountable for the performance and results of a team or multiple teams. Coordinates work across the organization to ensure effectiveness. Makes decisions about the workforce - e.g., who to hire, how to develop them, and how to reward them. Focus is on connecting/integrating processes and people.
Directly manages subordinate supervisors or a team of employees who apply conceptual and theoretical expertise. Has accountability for the performance and results of a team within own area of specialty. Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges. Typically focuses on an annual time horizon. Provides technical guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customers. Decisions and problem solving are guided by policies, procedures and department plan; receives guidance from manager.
Agile Engineering Best Practices
- Identifies and recommends improvements to the software development lifecycle and best practices in agile engineering.
- Provides input into various software development strategies (e.g., unit testing, acceptance testing, continuous delivery and integration, release and deployment for frequent and reliable release), providing the case for using agile vs. traditional methodologies.
- Develops the roadmap and guidelines for tailoring agile practices to a complex and dynamic software development project.
Project Management
- Prioritizes multiple project plans, making final decisions about priorities, timing and resources.
- Keeps abreast of the progress of multiple projects within a program or across the department; coaches project managers to adjust priorities or timelines as needed.
- Monitors resource usage across projects or programs, identifying areas or synergy or redundancy and looking for ways to optimize efficiency.
Troubleshooting
- Provides guidance and expertise to analyze data and patterns and assess the root cause of complex, non-routine problems.
- Collaborates with others across disciplines to brainstorm and execute solutions to the most complex, uncommon problems.
- Guides the execution of solutions for complex, non-routine issues; redirects solution implementation if desired results were not originally met.
Application Development/Programming
Identifies areas for improvement and develops innovative enhancements using available software development tools following design requirements of customer.
System and Technology Integration
Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends integration of the appropriate systems, applications and technology to provide a fully functional solution to a business problem.
Technology Advising/Consulting
- Exceeds customers' expectations by listening for unexpressed needs; connects customer needs to relevant service offerings and new technology.
- Leads others in resolving technical issues in a timely manner; follows up with customers to ensure satisfaction.
- Partners with the business to integrate new technologies into business solutions; creates and communicates a vision of the technology requirements for the future state of the business.
Experience Required
Large scale project experience
Vendor software management experience
Agile development experience
Very strong people skills
Very strong communication skills
Committed to people development
Position is based in Louisville, Kentucky
Information for Internal Applicants
Pay grade: 30H
Position will be posted internally through 11/18/2023
Employee Type:
Permanent
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Other Criteria:
Employer will sponsor visas for specific positions . UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Basic Qualifications:
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.
Company: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
Category: Information Technology Management
Requisition Number: R23039097
Location: Louisville,Kentucky
