Software Development Internships are full-time positions within UPS Capital. Interns will join the new software development and support teams, supporting the Insurance business operation. Interns will assist with analysis and resolution of defects reported by the business. They will also work on new development for existing software platforms. Interns will participate in business meetings, prepare data analysis, participate in code reviews, present to senior managers, work with peer mentors, work with members of the business community, network with supervisors and managers, and receive meaningful evaluations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Uses Visual Studio for creation of front-end .Net applications
• Provides development support across all of UPS Capital’s internal systems (.Net and Windows)
• Works with development team to correct issues and maintain existing features
• Develops improvements to our existing solutions as required by the company
• Assists in the estimation of tasks, identifies possible obstacles and proposes appropriate solutions
• Follows company software standards and changes control guidelines in developing software
• Detects and predicts code defects by peer reviewing code
• Creates common SQL objects (Tables, Stored Procedures, Queries)

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Demonstrates leadership attributes within classroom, projects and volunteering
• Demonstrates a passion for software development
• Demonstrates the ability to solve problems quickly
• Ability to maintain a professional manner at all times
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates the ability to communication with all levels of management
• Demonstrates the ability to perform routine analysis, document approach and findings, and present results
• Exposure to use of agile techniques
• Majoring in or have completed a degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited university
• Exposure to developing in a Windows environment
• Experience using Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook)
• Understanding of basic web technology (.Net, C++, JavaScript)
• Exposure to SQL Server
• Able to work a minimum of 35-40 hours per week

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

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