Technical Specialist
Are you looking to launch your Information Technology career? If so, then UPS is the place for you!
Once known as a trucking company. UPS is now recognized as a technology company with trucks and is poised for success. 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 start your career.
Job Description:
The Technical Specialist works under the direction of Lead and Senior Messaging Strategies Developers. They will be part of a team working with Integration Broker Technologies. They will design, code and configure event based components that run on this technology/platform in support of mission critical applications. Using distributed systems concepts (SOA, web services) and related standards (XML, WSDL, JMS) the Technical Specialist will support development efforts within the department and also support development and design efforts outside the portfolio working with project leads, solution architects and developers. They will assist as needed to help define integration competencies, technical governance and integration standards.
In this position, the Technical Specialist will review and estimate requirements, design, develop and deploy applications and provide support for those applications. The Technical Specialist should be comfortable with Open Source Java Development tools, messaging technologies and an understanding of Enterprise Integration Patterns. Experience with the FUSE Technology stack (Apache Camel, Apache ActiveMQ, Apache CXF, Apache ServiceMix and the Spring Framework) is a plus. Experience with other Integration Broker Technology, OSGi Technology and JMS is a plus.
The successful candidate should have good verbal and written communication skills. The candidate should also have good time management skills, problem solving skills and be a team player. The ability to drive through to resolution or quickly escalate unresolved issues and/or deviations from the plan.
Primary Skill: Java Programming
Additional Skills:
Java Programming – Advanced
JMS – Intermediate
XML - Intermediate
Web Development Technologies – Intermediate
Object Oriented Analysis & Design - Intermediate
Linux Application Development - Intermediate
Education:
The desired Technical Specialist will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or the equivalent in education and work experience.
UPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
