Application Software Developer

Product Software DeveloperResponsibilities to Anticipate for this roleThis entry-level / junior position demands strong technical and communication skills to develop and support a variety of logistics software.Tasks include software development, documentation, technical support, application and database administration, and user training.Candidate must have the ability to analyze, design, develop, document, test, deploy and support software applications, with strong skills in programming/scripting and database systems.The candidate of choice must work in a team environment to support, analyze, and derive requirements and assist in the development of new software and improvements to existing applications.Qualifications SoughtBachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.Knowledge of Windows, Unix, and Linux operating systems and development environments.Computer programming / scripting language skills including Perl, Python, Visual Basic.NET, and Unix / Linux / Windows shell scripting.Object oriented programming / language skills (Python, Java, C#, or C++).Knowledge of database systems / design, SQL (PL/SQL, T-SQL, or MySQL), and common Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) such as SQL Server, MySQL, or Oracle.Markup language skills including XML and DTD / Schema (XSD), additional markup language skills such as XSL and SGML a plus.Familiarity with Adobe ExtendScript, Ghostscript a plus.Familiarity with web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, IIS, ASP.NET) a plus.Experience with Logistics Product Data (LPD) software development and application / database administration a major plus.Experience with IBM Cognos Analytics / Reporting and / or Oracle E-Business a major plus.Strong propensity to record and document processes, software, and source code.Strong analytical and creative thinking skills to comfortably solve complex problems.Willingness to learn new technologies and programming languages as required with or without formal training.Personal computer skills including competence with Microsoft Office applications.Ability to perform efficiently in a team environment and adhere to standard practices.Adherence to strict project schedules and ability to meet extremely high quality standards.Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.Must be able to obtain a security clearance.Ability to work both on-site and remotely as required.Occasional weekday and/or weekend overtime.Occasional, short-term travel.EOE (Veteran/Disability)