Areas of Interest Categories

Use one of the quick links below to view the areas of interest descriptions:

Sales		Business and Systems Analysts
IT Architecture		Application Development
Software Product Development		Database Development, Data Modeling and Data Warehousing
Software Quality Assurance		Technical Documentation
IT Project Management		Software Technical Support
Technical Sales Support		Accounting/Finance
Communication and Investor Relations		Corporate Administration
Facilities		Human Resources/Recruiting
Legal		Marketing
North American Contract Management		Partner/Channel Development
Entry-Level opportunities		Network Engineering and Systems Administration

Sales

Sales opportunities exist to promote, market and sell Compuware's leading software products, Professional Services offerings and packaged total solutions to our customers.  Compuware markets sophisticated tools used every day in the world's largest information technology departments. Compuware tools increase productivity and improve the quality of efforts to support business-critical applications. Compuware's software and professional services solutions offer our customers a strategic competitive advantage and significant return on investment in the marketplace.  Compuware invests in the success of its sales representatives by providing comprehensive technical product and services training. Experienced managers provide leadership and guidance to help sharpen your presentation skills giving you the necessary tools to sell at all organizational levels from front-line developers to CIOs.

Business and Systems Analysts

We are looking for people who can help our clients improve their functional and technical business processes. Business and Systems Analysts support the needs of our customers as well as internal Compuware systems. Objectives will be to maintain top efficiency and continually drive increased productivity in your area of responsibility.  As an analyst, you help create, define, test, support, maintain and implement changes and new development in various applications. Responsibilities include interviewing users to determine requirements, developing requirement specifications, building and executing test plans, analyzing problems and developing solutions, defining and testing system modifications and enhancements, and documenting complex topics or processes. These positions require a dynamic person who works well with people and who can translate business requirements into technical specifications.

IT Architecture

Systems Architects,  Software Architects and  Enterprise Architects are primary resources who develop the framework of large scale mission critical applications vital to our customers.  Experience with large scale enterprise architecture/frameworks including software, hardware, system and security architecture; web services technologies and service-oriented architectures; developing three-tier web based applications; object oriented application & design; model driven architecture (MDA); and UML and RUP are core requirements.

Application Development

Compuware's Application Developers provide complete IT solutions for our customers using their knowledge and expertise in design, development, and deployment. Worldwide our consultants work to enhance the value of Compuware products, as well as to provide platform-independent consulting and implementation services.  Compuware's wide range of clients and projects offers the potential for exposure to a wealth of technologies, industries, corporate cultures and management styles allowing an Application Developer to fully develop their technical skills to meet changing market demands.

Software Product Development

Compuware's Software Product Development team applies their expertise to create tools that help technologists in the world's largest information technology department's work smarter and faster. Compuware tools cover the entire application life cycle from building and bulletproofing applications to keeping them in balance.  We offer a powerful set of integrated solutions for enterprise IT including IT portfolio management, application development, quality assurance and application service management.  As a result, Compuware's product development team works across a range of hardware platforms, databases and operating systems.  Our North American lab locations are Detroit, MI; Merrimack, NH; and our International lab locations are Toronto, Canada;  Amsterdam, Holland and Gdansk, Poland.

Database Development, Data Modeling and Data Warehousing

Database developers, data modelers, database administrators and data managers help our clients define good data management standard practices, discover and define business data requirements, design and implement databases and tune and administer these data structures.  Objectives would include setting data standards for an organization, identifying and defining application data for both business-critical and decision support systems and designing, establishing and maintaining effective and efficient databases.

Software Quality Assurance

Compuware's testing professionals work with customers and in our product development centers to architect and deliver QA solutions.   Work activities include but are not limited to defining requirements, performing test-planning activities and programming, implementing testing methodology, evaluating test results and developing program problem resolution reports for program correction. Compuware's market-leading testing solutions help our customers create a re-usable, comprehensive testing methodology that speeds the testing process and helps build quality and production readiness into new or modified applications.

Technical Documentation

Compuware's Information Developers are highly skilled in all phases of paper and online technical communications. Our customers represent market segments related to software, finance, insurance, investment and manufacturing.  Projects range from initial planning and design to writing, editing and producing software, procedure and user manuals as well as training support materials. A variety of desktop publishing and on-line tools are utilized in producing award winning materials.

IT Project Management

Compuware's Project Management opportunities include externally supporting our Fortune 1000 customers and  internally ensuring that deliverables are met in adherence to guidelines set by Compuware's Technical Project Office (TPO).  Compuware's Project Managers are responsible for scheduling and managing concurrent or complex projects throughout all stages of the software development process including; plan, define, scope, resource leveling, testing and implementation. Our Project Managers also monitor and consult with the project team(s) on all aspects of the project to ensure adherence to established project budget. 

Network Engineering and Systems Administration

Network and systems management career opportunities include network architecture, designing, planning and implementing LAN/WAN data and telecommunications with particular emphasis on VOIP and wireless networks for our customers.  Compuware internal IS designs, plans, implements and supports technology and processes for the Corporate computing infrastructure.

Software Technical Support

Software Technical Support provides customers with customer care services by obtaining a clear and concise description of the software problem/inquiry and providing accurate, timely responses/solutions via phone or email.  They manage customer expectations, evaluate and report software problems, respond to inquiries relating to installation functionality or capabilities, report bugs and follow the designated procedure for escalating problems. They keep the customer apprised of call resolution status at all times, updating the call tracking system to reflect the status of the call.

Technical Sales Support

Technical Sales Support partners with local sales teams nationally and internationally to strategize on accounts and identify potential solutions for our customers. Enthusiastic technical professionals with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills will find this a challenging and rewarding opportunity! In this position you will be responsible for technical product presentations, demonstrations, troubleshooting, consulting, implementation and product training. We are looking for positive, assertive team players with a strong desire to succeed.

Accounting/Finance

The Accounting/Finance Division is comprised of several groups which support North American and international offices. The Corporate Accounting Department supports all branches with the following functional areas; payroll, expenses, accounts receivable/payable, North American transactions and International Accounting. Our Finance group works closely with the different operating units assisting with strategic Planning/Forecasting and analysis. Financial Analysts are located in the branches and divisions that they support, which is dependent on the size of the branch location.

Communication and Investor Relations

Communication and Investor Relations is responsible for communicating with the company's various audiences including employees; customers; investors; financial and industry analysts; local, business, and trade publications; and others.

Corporate Administration

Administration is responsible for providing administrative support to the corporation. This  includes working closely with all offices and departments to understand their requirements and objectives regarding support for their area. The objective is to provide consistent, professional customer service and a sense of urgency across geographic and departmental boundaries. Global Administration works in close cooperation with other global organizations such as Human Resources, Recruiting, Accounting, Facilities, Purchasing and IS.

Facilities

The Global Facilities Department is responsible for establishing guidelines and procedures for space planning, construction, security services, building maintenance, property management, mailroom operations and furniture acquisition/installation, moves and renovations for Compuware offices. The goal is to provide practical, timely and cost effective support services in the area of Facilities Management.

Human Resources/Recruiting

Compuware's Human Resources (HR) organization operates as a strategic partner to the business and focuses on the development and delivery of programs that foster employee engagement, improve employee performance, and drive superior business results.  On a global basis the HR team administers the company's world-class compensation and benefits programs and provides employee relations support.  In addition, HR's Global Learning team produces comprehensive training programs to increase employees' skills and abilities and encourage career development within Compuware.  Our Recruiting organization is responsible for sourcing, qualifying and hiring top talent in the industry with recruiters located throughout the World.

Legal

Compuware's Legal group is responsible for all corporate legal issues. We have legal counsel that specialize in employment law, commercial litigation, securities law, contract law, mergers/acquisitions, international law and commercial transactions.  Compuware's attorneys act as advocates for its clients throughout the company.

Marketing

Compuware's Marketing organizations; Corporate Marketing, Events Marketing, Field Marketing and Product Marketing, consist of energetic, talented professionals who support the myriad of Compuware marketing activities directed at customers, prospects, analysts, press and investors. Bright, creative and experienced people are sought to fill roles in project management, event/tradeshow coordination and execution, design, writing, print production and interactive media.

North American Contract Management

North American Contract Management is comprised of four departments; Contract Administration, Proposals, Maintenance Administration and DataCenter/Outsourcing.

The Contract Administration department is chartered to provide Enterprise License calculations and contracts, and to provide assistance to the Enterprise Operations Organization in their quest to retain customers.  The group also maintains a boilerplate proposal on all products. The DataCenter/Outsourcing department's objective is to provide support and coordinate the contractual aspects, such as legal, pricing and entitlement, for sales and customers to preserve and increase revenues.

Partner/Channel Development

The Compuware Partner Business Development organization develops strategic relationships by creating joint business initiatives through both regional and global partners that leverage Compuware solutions as a fundamental component of the partner's business. PBD is also responsible for establishing sales-based programs that develop and support channels of distribution for Compuware products and services. The organization's focus is to build relationships that generate field sales force opportunities through the following distribution channels: major systems integrators and consulting practices, specialty consulting practices (operating at the local or regional level), value-added resellers (VARs) and corporate resellers.

Entry-Level opportunities

Compuware, on a limited basis, provides college students with internship opportunities to develop their career in the many key areas of our business.