2016 Software Engineering IT Co-op - Various Locations

Job description

Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 125 years. We embrace research and science -- bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well-being of people. Employees of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies work with partners in health care to touch the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world.

With $74.3 billion in 2014 sales, Johnson & Johnson is the world's most comprehensive and broadly based manufacturer of health care products and related services. We operate across the consumer, pharmaceutical, and medical devices markets; with more than 265 Johnson & Johnson operating companies employing over 126,500 people in 60 countries throughout the world. Throughout our business segments, employees have an opportunity to make their mark as a vital player within our organization. We are a global enterprise that offers the feel of a small company in which the talents and initiatives of individuals are recognized and rewarded. The breadth, resources and diversity of our organization create an ideal platform for flexible and exciting career paths.

Calling all big thinkers and world-changers who want to drive their careers forward across more than 275 leading businesses in consumer, pharmaceuticals and medical technology.

If you have the talent and desire to touch the world, Johnson & Johnson has the career opportunities to help make it happen.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Co-op Program at Johnson & Johnson is a comprehensive learning and professional experience in the technology space at one of the world's leading health care companies. This program works as a feeder pool to our Information Technology Leadership Development Program for full-time employment, which student employees will learn about, and will be able to pursue upon successfully completing the Co-op and their degree program.

General Overview
Johnson & Johnson, is launching a pilot program to create a Health IT service in the Creative Lab of Raritan, NJ. This center of excellence and innovation will be recruiting the best and brightest talent (students and professionals) to work with Johnson & Johnson to build the next generation of mobility, digital medical product solutions and bio sensor platforms for the healthcare industry. Be part of our growing dynamic team focused on developing solutions on the Digital Platforms, Androids, iPads and iPhones across Johnson & Johnson's business segments that include Consumer, Medical Devices & Diagnostics, and Pharmaceuticals. Your work will directly impact the global business of Johnson & Johnson and allow you to collaborate with a wide variety of teams throughout the world. This Health IT core team will tackle some of the most challenging issues that Johnson & Johnson faces today while dedicating additional time to ideate new and innovative solutions. We are looking for highly-driven, motivated individuals that will thrive in our creative and collaborative environment and make an impact on the world around us.

The Co-op will collaborate in a team of 5-8 people consisting of developers, business and user interface designers of varying levels. Responsibilities will include the following:
· Development of applications for Android, iOS and web (HTML5/CSS/JS – Symfony2/PHP)
· Immersion into the healthcare industry to create innovative solutions
· Bio Sensor and Device Integration
· EMR and PHR integration
· Rapid prototyping of the new and evolving ideas
· Project management following the Agile/SCRUM framework

Selected candidates will be employed in the co-op program and work collaboratively with the Johnson & Johnson Development Engineering Team in PHP, MySQL, Android, iOS, UX, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Symfony2, Jira Green Hopper, Crucible, Sonar, & Subversion.

Housing Assistance Based on location of assignment, Johnson & Johnson offers housing assistance to Co-ops who live more than 50 miles from their work-site location. This housing assistance includes options for subsidized rent in a fully-furnished apartment close to the work-site location, or a stipend payment for candidates to use at their discretion. Daily transportation to and from the work-site location is the student's responsibility, as most locations are not accessible via public transportation and company transportation is not provided.

Desired profile

Job Requirements
Successful Co-op candidates must:
·  have permanent work authorization in the US. We cannot consider students requiring future sponsorship.
·  have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, which is reflective of all college coursework.
·  be currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelors degree. Preferred fields are Information Management, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering / Development, or something equivalent.
·  have a passion for a career in technology.
·  students in their Sophomore year and higher are strongly preferred.