UPS Employee Referral Program

Refer and Earn

An incentive is currently in place for referrals to eligible positions in Small Package, UPS Technology Group, Sales, and UPS Capital.

Referrals must be submitted after program launch date outlined in rules to be eligible for incentive.

Who is eligible?

All active U.S. employees (excluding HR employees and grade 50 and above) are eligible to receive an incentive bonus for referrals that adhere to eligibility guidelines.

What’s in it for me?

The incentive will be paid automatically for every referral that adheres to eligibility guidelines.

There is no limit on the number of referrals that can be submitted by one UPSer. However, the maximum total referral incentives a participating employee can receive in a calendar year is $15,000.

To see a complete list of eligible positions and dates, view program rules here.

Senior Systems Engineer

Category: ITM - Software Engineering
Posted: 4/12/2024
Req Number: R24006602
Schedule: Full_time
Location: ALPHARETTA, Georgia

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Job Description:

The Senior Systems Engineer 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.

Provides specific functional expertise that is theoretical and conceptual in nature. This expertise is typically acquired through a combination of university education and experience within a field. May have responsibility for supervising others in the capacity of a “player coach” but primary focus is individual expertise. Particularly at higher levels, sophisticated subject matter expertise is a requirement for success.

Applies in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines. Solves complex problems related to own job discipline by taking a new perspective on existing solutions. Builds consensus. Regularly acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Works independently, receives minimal guidance.

Agile Engineering Best Practices
• Stays current on industry trends and serves as an expert on the software development lifecycle and agile engineering practices, coaching others when needed.
• Recommends and plans for application of agile methodologies vs. traditional methodologies, based on comparison of various approaches to achieve the most effective development outcome.
• Identifies appropriate agile engineering practices (e.g., Extreme Programming techniques such as pair programming and test driven development) and coaches others in applying in software development projects.

Project Management
• Integrates timelines and milestones across projects, identifying areas of synergy or dependency.
• Determines actual or potential gaps in resourcing for projects and recommends strategies to mitigate.
• Evaluates the progress of projects and makes adjustments (e.g., to task order or timeline) to keep the project on track.

Troubleshooting
• Conducts a deep review of data and issues to quickly reveal the root cause of problem.
• Recommends interim and long-term solutions to complex problems to ensure successful resolution.
• Executes solutions to complex problems; guides the analysis of a problem all the way to a successful resolution.
 

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience

  • Advanced experience resolving enterprise application, server or deployment related issues, and other aspects of managing complex multi-tiered enterprise applications

  • Experience managing Red Hat Linux and Windows Server-based (including IIS) test and production environments

  • Must be self-motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills and a team player who is highly accountable with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Work independently and make decisions based on policy, procedure, and standards

  • Experience driving complex technical projects

  • Experience working in a tightly controlled compliance-driven environment

  • Strong SQL and shell scripting knowledge

  • Experience with Manhattan Associates WMOS 2006.1

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.

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