Programmer Associate

E19 UPS CSTC Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UPS is seeking a skilled IT/Office application specialist in Dublin to optimally support the Microsoft Office suite and develop solutions using VBA (Excel/Access). The role requires experience with Visual Studio/.Net, SQL, and database design, with an emphasis on independent work and delivering robust spreadsheet solutions.

Fluent English and strong communication skills are essential, as is the ability to gather user requirements and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment at a Fortune

Qualifications

• Proficient with Excel pivot tables, OLE links, complex functions.
• Knowledge of Access design, queries, forms and data normalization.
• VBA experience in Excel/Access (2–3 years preferred).
• Proficient in Visual Studio and .Net (C# or VB).
• Good knowledge of SQL Server Management Studio and SQL queries.
• Experience implementing technology solutions is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluent English written and spoken.
• Ability to prioritize workload and work independently.

Skills

MS Word, Excel, Access

VBA (Excel/Access)

Visual Studio/.Net (C# or VB)

SQL Server Management Studio

SQL queries & stored procedures

Requirements gathering

Problem solving

Fluent English

Tools

Visual Studio

SQL Server Management Studio

Job description

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Job Description:

The job is primarily focused on the Microsoft Suite of Applications (MS Word, MS Excel and MS Access). The ideal candidate should have the following skills and attributes:

• Very good knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite including: Excel: Proficiency in use of pivot tables with OLE links, complex function creation, debugging & updating existing spreadsheet solutions, creating well documented & efficient new spreadsheet solutions.
• Access: A good knowledge of Access including database design, OLE links, query creation & form design. An understanding of good database design and normalization would be advantageous.
• Proficient in VBA (Excel\Access) to be able to both develop new and maintain current solutions and applications (2/3 years’ experience in the job would be advantageous).
• Proficient in Visual Studio & .Net in C# or Visual Basic.
• Good Knowledge of SQL Server Management Studio and SQL (queries and stored procedures).
• Prior experience in implementing technology solutions is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience of requirements gathering with users.
• Comfortable working on own initiative.
• Experience troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Ability to prioritize workload and to think outside the box.
• Fluent English both written and verbal.

Employee Type: Permanent

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