Software Development Intern

Supports multiple systems which includes coding, implementing, and maintaining the following systems: order entry; order fulfillment/distribution center/shipping; inventory; finance; merchandising; marketing; e-Commerce.

Requires weekly onsite work in Omaha, NE.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Interprets design documents, completes analysis and creates designs on simple tacticals under general supervision
1. Conducts design walk throughs on own work
2. Codes, tests, and debugs moderately complex programming projects from detailed specifications with supervision across one or more platforms
3. Sets-up unit test plans and assists in system testing
4. Assists in defect incident report cause determination and resolution
5. Provides status reports on assigned projects
6. Creates programmer and client documentation
7. Abides by all policies and procedures of Oriental Trading Company, Inc.
8. Maintains regular and predictable attendance

Marginal Functions

Performs other duties and projects as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Ability to effectively interface with customers, clients and other departments
2. Possess an understanding of business applications
3. Possess good written and verbal skills
4. Ability to become proficient in the daily operations at Oriental Trading Company
5. Proficient in database normalization to fourth normal form
6. Knowledge of SourceSafe or other source control software
7. Understanding of System Analysis, Design, and System Integration
8. Knowledge of one of the following: Access, SQL Server, Oracle, DB/2, or DB/2 400
9. Java EE Technologies (ranging from EJB to JSP), HTML, CSS and XML

Education

• Bachelor's degree or in progress to complete a Bachelor's degree

Other Qualifications

Ability to perform the job in a safe manner

Join us at Oriental Trading, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, where fun means business!

Oriental Trading Company (www.orientaltrading.com), is the nation's largest direct retailer of value-priced party supplies, arts and crafts, toys and novelties, and a leading provider of teaching supplies and affordable home decor and giftware. Founded in 1932 by a Japanese American, the Oriental Trading history of fun spans the better part of the last century. Today, Oriental Trading offers more than 60,000 products to individuals, teachers, schools, churches, businesses andnonprofits. With a corporate vision to "Make Life More Fun," Oriental Trading (a Berkshire Hathaway company) spreads joy and smiles to millions each year through a robust family of brands; Oriental Trading, Fun Express, MindWare, SmileMakers, Morris Costumes and halloweenexpress.com.

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