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IT positions at UPS

Are you a student 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 college students to join our team.  If you are a highly motivated college student working on a degree in Computer Science, MIS, Mathematics, or Electrical Engineering, then UPS is a great place for you to start your career.

Job Description:
The successful candidate will assist in the monitoring and support of UPS.com. The candidate will be responsible for script development, automation and generation of reports, application troubleshooting, and development of applications for internal use.
Knowledge and Skills:
The candidate must have knowledge of Java, SQL, scripting languages, and Linux shell scripting. Excellent oral communication skills are needed to interact with users, developers and other test team members. Excellent written communication skills are needed to be able to write concise and understandable defects against product.
Linux System Administration - Beginner
SQL Language - Beginner
TCP/IP - Beginner
HTML - Beginner
JavaScript - Beginner
Java Servlets - Beginner
Web Development Technologies - Beginner
Internet Development Architecture & Design - Beginner
UNIX Fundamentals - Beginner
UNIX Shell - Beginner
Java Programming - Beginner
Perl - Beginner
Education:
Viable candidates must be currently enrolled in a degreed college/university program.  Must be able to work 15-20 hours per week.  The desired Co-op will be working toward a 4-year degree in Computer Science, MIS, Mathematics or related discipline.

Other Criteria:
•Employer will not sponsor visas for position.
•There is no relocation available for this position.
•UPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted: September 6, 2011, 11:55 AM