UPS · 8 hours ago
Senior Software Development Engineer
Parsippany, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$116K/yr - $188K/yr
5+ years expUPS is a Fortune Global 500 organization that offers innovative possibilities and a rewarding culture. The Senior Software Development Engineer will design, develop, maintain, and evaluate software solutions while ensuring timely delivery of technical solutions and integrating emerging technologies.
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Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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
Creatively tests and maintains software applications and related programs and procedures by using a variety of software development tools following design requirements of customer
Possesses knowledge of features and facilities for integration, and communication among applications, databases and technology platforms to bring together different components and form a fully functional solution to a business problem
Gains insight into how customers utilize technology for their competitive advantage and applies this knowledge to suggest areas for improvement
Conveys the right information to the correct parties to ensure that proposals for improvements are given the proper consideration and technical issues are resolved in a timely manner
Contributes to product development by identifying industry change, listening to customer needs, capturing feedback and communicating that feedback to the business
Qualification
Required
5+ years of hands-on experience in the software development and IT field
Proven proficiency in developing robust backend applications using Java/Spring frameworks, RESTful APIs, and SQL
Demonstrated experience in building, deploying, and maintaining Microservices architectures, leveraging Docker, Kubernetes and OpenShift
Experience with modern front-end development using Angular, Node.js, jQuery and related technologies
Direct experience contributing to or leading Modernization projects that involve transitioning legacy systems to contemporary technologies and architectures
Practical experience with DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Azure or Argo CD
Familiarity with major public cloud platforms, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Possesses strong problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset, with the ability to diagnose complex technical issues and propose effective solutions
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field
Benefits
Medical/prescription drug coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Disability Income Protection Plan
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) retirement program
Vacation
Paid Holidays and Personal time
Paid Sick and Family and Medical Leave time as required by law
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program
Company
UPS
Operating in more than 200 countries and territories, we’re committed to moving our world forward by delivering what matters.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
UPS has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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2024 (1)
2021 (5)
2020 (9)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Innovate UK
2025-07-28Grant
1999-11-10IPO
Leadership Team
Brian Dykes
EVP & Chief Financial Officer at UPS
Joel Stenson
Senior Vice President Global Operations Technology / Enterprise Data & Analytics and Gen AI
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