Junior Developer

MSC USA - Charleston

Job Summary/ Key Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY

The developer produces clean code to specifications, utilizing the accepted coding conventions and quality assurance testing standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participate in daily scrum to stay in the loop with on-going projects and provide feedback / receive guidance from the project managers (PM).
• Participates in weekly peer & team code reviews to promote clean code, identify potential bugs and collaboratively resolve roadblocks.
• Participates in bi-weekly backlog refinement / sprint planning to promote organization and assist the PM in aligning the focus of the development team for the upcoming sprint.
• Participates in bi-weekly sprint retrospectives to promote new ideas / ways of working and assist the PM in arriving at solutions to commonplace issues.
• Complete assigned tasks within the 2-week sprint as assigned by the PM. Tasks may include, for example, developing stored procedures, coding methods, designing interfaces, drafting documentation (i.e. user guides, ERMs, etc.), or developing the backend architecture.
• Unit test code prior to any review to ensure maximum usability and adheres to the accepted coding conventions.
• Provide day-to-day support to the division as required by the PM.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficiency in SQL Server Management Studio / T-SQL (schemas, tables, views, stored procedures, triggers)
• Proficiency in Visual Studio / .Net Framework (C#, MVVM, XAML)
• Ability to self-sustain with independent study for continuing education or to solve problems / roadblocks, i.e. utilizing developer forums
• Ability to collaboratively work within a development team

PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Basic knowledge of the Agile Framework
• Familiarity with DevOps / SRQ methodology
• Organizational skills

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science related field (i.e. software engineering, database architecture, UI/UX (User Interface / Experience), machine learning, etc.)
• 6 months to 1 year of programming experience, preferably within the .Net Framework

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Prolonged exposure to computer-based work

WORK AUTHORIZATION

• Authorization to work in the U.S

What We Offer

• Health Insurance
  
• Dental & Vision Insurance
  
• Life Insurance: one-time annual salary up to $50,000
  
• Long Term Disability Insurance
  
• Paid Parental Leave
• Business Travel Insurance
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts - (Health, Dependent Care, Transit/Parking)
  
• Supplemental Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans

You will also have access to additional benefits, effective day one:

• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan – 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with option for additional 3% employer match.
• Wellness Program initiatives / Free MSC Partner Subscriptions with Calm
• Partner Discount Programs with MSC Cruises, Apple, Dell, Nissan, Whirlpool, AT&T, Pets Best and others.

About Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, is a global leader in transportation and logistics, privately owned and founded in 1970 by Gianluigi Aponte. As one of the world’s leading container shipping lines, MSC has 675 offices across 155 countries worldwide, with the MSC Group employing over 200,000 people. The company has evolved from a one vessel operation into a globally respected business with a fleet of 800 vessels that provides timely delivery of goods and services to customers of all industries and sizes. With access to an integrated network of road, rail, air, and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe, the company prides itself on delivering global service with local knowledge. MSC’s shipping line sails on 300 trade routes and calls at 520 ports, carrying some 22.5 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) annually. For more information, visit MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company

Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type including but not limited to characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at US038-Humanresourcesusa@msc.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.