POSITION DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITIES
Compuware is unlike any 40-year-old software company you've ever seen; we are nimble, fast and obsessed with excellence and continuous improvement. We empower the world s largest companies to excel in the digital economy by fully leveraging their high-value mainframe intellectual property. We do this by delivering highly innovative mainframe application development and performance optimization solutions that uniquely enable IT to drive business value.
The company's ongoing success depends on our employees--a diverse team of people with a set of key, common attributes. We seek positive, high-energy, innovative and assertive team players who have a strong desire to succeed in a team- and customer-oriented environment.
We are seeking a recent or upcoming Computer Science graduate to join our team as a Web Developer. This is your opportunity to begin your career learning and developing an invaluable skillset in the technology industry, while providing meaningful contributions to a global software company. You must be a hard-working, sharp individual with a passion for development, a positive attitude, and an intense desire to learn. As a Web Developer, you will be a key member of Compuware s Product Development team and your primary responsibilities will include:
* Design, develop, code, test, debug, document and install programs
* Prepare program specifications and diagrams, and develops logic flowcharts
* Develop programs in languages, Tools and Databases such as Java, Java Script, SQL Server
* Understand business, technical, and program requirements
* Assist in the creation and general system design and technical specifications for new/replacement systems, taking into consideration computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and desired results
* Apply coding and analytical skills in all phases of the system life cycle
* Supply time estimates related to programming efforts
* Develop application program logic from customer-defined specifications
* Test, debug, support and maintain application programs for customers in a variety of business areas and environments
* Perform additional duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS
* Recently graduated within the last year, or graduating in December of 2014 with strong academic standing; coursework around software development, computer networks, and database systems preferred
* Less than 2 years of applicable professional experience
* Knowledge of and experienced in one or more programming languages (java, C++, etc.)
* Knowledge of software design and implementation
* Knowledge of relational database principles and/or experience in database design
* Familiarity with Information Management methodology
* Good working knowledge of project management concepts
* Ability to explain complex technical terms and systems to others
* Excellent customer facing skills
COMPANY MESSAGE
This role is based in the heart of downtown Detroit out of our state-of-the-art Global Headquarters. We have onsite amenities including a 40,000 square foot wellness center, daycare facility for infants through kindergarten, on-site dry cleaning services and a high-end cafeteria with over six distinct food stations. We offer free, secure onsite parking to all Detroit-based Compuware employees or offer commuting services to those who prefer to go green and share the ride. Dining and entertainment options are within reach when you work out of this location, as we re home to many restaurants and retailers, some of which include the Hard Rock Caf , DMC Family Medicine Practice, Tim Horton s and Texas de Brazil Steakhouse.
Compuware empowers the world s largest companies to excel in the digital economy by fully leveraging their high-value mainframe intellectual property. We do this by delivering highly innovative mainframe application development and performance optimization solutions that uniquely enable IT to drive business value. Learn more at We offer competitive salary, company-sponsored premium Medical & Dental Plans, company-paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal, Sick Days and a company matching 401(k) Plan. We are an EOE -Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans and VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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