Developer, Applications

Penguin Random House; Westminster, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus/Profit sharing

Job summary

Penguin Random House is seeking a motivated IT professional to join our Distribution Systems Support team on-site at Westminster, MD or Crawfordsville, IN. You will work on distribution-related systems, interfaces, back-end processes, and reports, while resolving help desk tickets and adapting processes for new customer requirements.

The ideal candidate brings 2–5 years of relevant IT experience, proficiency in Oracle PL/SQL, Linux scripting, and API programming, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• College degree plus 2–5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent hands-on experience in an IT development/support role.
• Oracle (PL/SQL, stored objects)
• Linux commands and shell scripting
• TCP/IP socket programming, API programming/usage

Responsibilities

• Support project initiatives involving distribution-related systems, including user interfaces, back-end processes, and reports.
• Resolve help desk tickets, support users, and customize user exits to accommodate process changes and new customer requirements.

Skills

IT development/support

Oracle PL/SQL

Linux commands

API programming

Education

College degree

Job description

onsite

USD 70,000 - 85,000 (Yearly)

Company Description

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom, and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 250 publishing brands and imprints includes Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others.

Job Description

The Westminster, MD and Crawfordsville, IN Operations Center for Penguin Random House has an exciting opportunity for a motivated, self-directed individual to join our Distribution Systems Support team. This position will be onsite at our Westminster or Crawfordsville facility supporting locations across multiple time zones.

In this role, you will support project initiatives involving distribution-related systems, including user interfaces, back-end processes, and reports. You will also resolve help desk tickets, support users, and customize user exits to accommodate process changes and new customer requirements.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable working independently and collaboratively with the team. They will bring strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills. They are comfortable working within a proven set of development guidelines. Success in this role requires attention to detail, effective time management, and experience with Enterprise Resource Planning systems, Warehouse Management Systems, and/or Transportation Management Systems.

Qualifications

• College degree plus 2–5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent hands‑on experience in an IT development/support role
• Oracle (PL/SQL, stored objects)
• Linux commands and shell scripting
• TCP/IP socket programming, API programming/usage

Additional Information

The salary for this position is $70,000-$85,000. This position is eligible for bonus/profit share contingent on company results.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Penguin Random House is proud to offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package beginning on your first day, including medical benefits, a 401(k), and a generous paid time off program!

Penguin Random House is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Wevalue the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.