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Senior Software Development Engineer

UPS

Parsippany, NJ
Full Time
Senior
14 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. This role applies the principles of software engineering to design, develop, maintain, test, and evaluate computer software that provides business capabilities, solutions, and product suites. The position involves systems life cycle management, research and support for emerging technologies, application development, integration, and maintenance, with a focus on web/internet applications using various languages and platforms.

Key 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 including analyses, technical requirements, design, coding, testing, and implementation of systems and applications software.
  • 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.
  • Focuses on web/internet applications, using a variety of languages and platforms.
  • Defines application complexity drivers, estimates development efforts, creates milestones and timelines, and tracks progress.
  • Stays current on industry trends and serves as an expert on the software development lifecycle and agile engineering practices.
  • Recommends and plans for application of agile methodologies versus traditional methodologies.
  • Identifies appropriate agile engineering practices and coaches others in applying them.
  • Integrates timelines and milestones across projects, identifying dependencies and resource gaps.
  • Evaluates project progress and makes adjustments to keep projects on track.
  • Conducts deep reviews of data and issues to identify root causes of problems.
  • Recommends and executes solutions to complex problems.
  • Creatively tests and maintains software applications using various development tools.
  • Possesses knowledge of features and facilities for integration and communication among applications, databases, and platforms.
  • Gains insight into customer technology use and suggests improvements.
  • Conveys technical information to relevant parties and contributes to product development by capturing and communicating feedback.

Requirements

  • Google Cloud hands-on experience: Project, resources, IAM users, roles, permissions, APIs, and Google Cloud fundamentals.
  • Application development experience on designing, developing, and securing cloud-native applications that integrate managed services from Google Cloud.
  • Experience with application deployment, debugging, and performance optimization in cloud ecosystems.
  • Proficiency with Cloud Run, BigQuery, Data warehousing, and Python.
  • Ability to develop, design, and maintain LookML code, models, and dashboards.
  • Understanding datasets and schemas, and experience with Looker tools such as Looker IDE, SQL Runner, and LookML validator.
  • Preferred: GCP-Professional Cloud Developer Certification.
  • Must be currently located in the same geographic location as the job or willing to relocate.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.

Nice to Have

  • GCP-Professional Cloud Developer Certification.

Qualifications

  • Job Grade: 20I

Benefits & Perks

  • 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
  • Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program

Working at UPS

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The company is an equal opportunity employer and sponsors visas for specific positions.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 10, 2025
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

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About UPS

Website

ups.com

Location

Parsippany, NJ

Industry

Couriers and Express Delivery Services

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