Applications Developer

About our company


Brown Printing Company is a subsidiary of Bertelsmann, a large German based media conglomerate with extensive holdings in the U.S. including Random House publishing and Gruner + Jahr, a publisher of more than 285 print titles and newspapers in more than 20 countries (and parent company of Brown Printing).


Brown Printing Company is the 4th largest publication and 6th largest catalog printer in the U.S. with annual sales approaching $415 million, printing such titles as Time, Sports Illustrated, People, Parents, Family Circle, Essence, Real Simple and the New England Journal of Medicine. We employ 2,500 people in large volume, high technology, union-free facilities located at East Greenville, PA, Woodstock, IL and Waseca, MN.


We currently have a fulltime opening, located either at our Waseca, MN or Woodstock, IL facility. This position will focus solely on IT Logistics and Distribution solutions.

Your tasks


Java will be the primary development tool. However, a successful candidate may also work on projects with the Oracle development toolset which may require forms development, reporting tasks, etc.

In terms of development from a generic standpoint, here are a few detailed requirements:
Learning the necessary development products which include Oracle Database, SQL, Java, J2EE and Oracle JDeveloper.
Working with users on their input
Database analysis for business system need
Programming the various pieces within the system
Testing the code written
User acceptance with the system
Documentation on the system/module
Supporting users on the system

In terms of analyst work from a generic standpoint, here are a few detailed requirements:
Learning the necessary product/system - could be 3rd party software used for business purpose
Working with the users on their input
Functional analysis for business system need
Possible programming within the provided tool that the 3rd party package offers - typically for system configuration and /or reporting
Testing the system functionality and modules
User acceptance with the system
Documentation on the system/module
Supporting users on the system


Our requirements
1. The individuals we seek will have completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with minimum overall GPA of 3.00 and minimum GPA of 3.0 in the major. (Please note that we will not be interviewing Masters level candidates).
2. Completion of internship assignments during the academic program with experience relevant to the requirements listed above is preferred.
3. Well developed verbal and written communication skills and a desire to work in a team-based work environment are critical attributes for all of our IT positions.
4. Documentation of authorization to work permanently in the United States is required.
5. The candidate must be able to travel occasionally by commercial aircraft and by automobile and must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
6. All applicants must successfully complete a post-offer drug screen and a background check.




TO APPLY:


1. Print and complete the application and background check authorization form, referencing AD-0708.
2. Return the completed documents, along with your resume and a copy of your college transcript, to the address listed below. Scanned copies of these documents may be sent to HQ.Careers@bpc.com .



Brown Printing Company
HQ Human Resources Department
2300 Brown Avenue
Waseca, MN 56093-0517




Click here to download the Brown Printing Application for Employment.


Click here to download the Brown Printing Consumer Authorization Form.


**If you have trouble accessing the above links, please click the "Apply Now" button located on this site.


Incomplete expressions of interest will not be considered. In addition, we will limit consideration to the first 25 candidates who meet all of the qualifications listed above.

Brown Printing Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Thank you for your interest in Brown Printing.

For more information, please visit our web site at: http://www.bpc.com
Please click here to apply online.