Intern – Application Developer Full Time NEW

Boardwalk is a limited partnership operating in the midstream portion of the natural gas and natural gas liquids industry, providing transportation and storage services for our customers. Our 14,000 miles of pipeline and storage assets provide diverse market connectivity to producers and end-users who need reliable sources of natural gas for power generation, home heating or petrochemical feedstocks. We have the experience, knowledge, and flexibility to design service offerings and create system enhancements tailored to our customers’ needs throughout the 13 states in which we operate. As an organization focused on sustainability, we are committed to protecting the environment while delivering this energy source. This commitment is made to our customers, employees, and the communities in which we operate. We incorporate environmental stewardship, safety, and compliance into our day-to-day operations and seek to strengthen and support the communities we serve. Additional information about the company can be found online at www.bwpipelines.com.

We are currently looking for an Application Developer Intern for our Houston, TX office.

Position Description

The job purpose is to provide technical expertise for the implementation and support of systems, including business intelligence (BI) and reporting solutions, that meet requirements of a given functional area (commercial, operations, financial, legal, etc.) via active participation in a cohesive team.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in research of latest industry practices, emerging BI and technology trends as requested by senior team members
• Assist in development of solutions (hardware, software, processes) that support business requirements
• Collaborate with the appropriate parties, such as business users, or members of IT, in order to investigate opportunities as needed
• Apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to ensure that deliverables meet required specifications
• Create process models, specifications, diagrams and/or charts based upon user requirements to provide direction to other team members as requested by senior team members
• Escalate support and project issues to Lead and/or IT management as they arise
• Assist with the analysis, design, execution, testing and deployment phases of the project software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of business intelligence (BI) reports and dashboards to support decision-making processes.
• Assist in testing and deployment of applications that are impacted by patches and upgrades to the software, operating system, and databases
• Assist in building an application support knowledgebase by documenting issues reported by users and the associated resolution process as requested by senior team members
• Record, track, and document the problem-solving process utilized while researching alternatives to resolve issues reported by users
• Perform post-resolution follow-ups to ensure problems have been adequately resolved
• Meet required deadlines of assigned tasks and projects
• Comply with all company policies and procedures
• Comply with Government regulatory agencies as applicable

Personal Attributes & Abilities

• Highly self-motivated and directed
• Highly logical and technically proficient
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly
• Customer service oriented
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and presentational skills targeted to the appropriate audience
• Proven creative analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Experience

• Knowledge of developing/supporting enterprise/desktop applications
• Knowledge of programming languages and techniques
• Understanding of project management methodologies
• Experience with troubleshooting principles, methodologies, and software issue resolution techniques
• Experience with Object-Oriented development
• Basic understanding of SQL and Microsoft SQL Server and databases
• Experience with Object Oriented languages (C#, Java, VB.net, Python)

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, And Experience

• Experience with specific phases and general knowledge of the entire software development life cycle
• Orientation to the organization’s goals and objectives
• Experience in developing application specifications and requirements documentation
• Knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, CSS and agile software development methodologies

Required Education

• Some college or university classes in the field of computer science, information systems, data analytics or related field, and/or 1 year’s equivalent work experience

Additional Information

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, maintains a drug-free workplace and will require pre-employment drug & substance abuse testing before hire.

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.