IT Software Development Advisor Sr

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To lead a team in the design, development, maintenance, testing and debugging of software; to formulate/define system scope and objectives for assigned projects; to devise or modify procedures to solve complex problems; to prepare detailed specifications from which programs will be written; to be responsible for quality assurance reviews; may be responsible for project completion and user satisfaction; and to provide guidance and training to assigned team.

ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE?

We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver great work, are customer-oriented and are naturally empathetic.

Essential Responsibilities

• Determines the impact of new programs on and ensures their compatibility with existing system operations.
• Oversees development of system specifications through interaction with business users and sponsors; determines the feasibility of the resulting projects; and displays strong depth of knowledge in specific business subject areas.
• Aids in projecting software and hardware requirements.
• Oversees design, development, maintenance, testing and debugging of software ensuring Sedgwick software development lifecycle (SDLC) guidelines are followed.
• Formulates/defines project scope and objectives.
• Leads the development, modification, and maintenance of software to meet company needs and user suggestions.
• Prepares program documentation including administrator and end user help documents.
• Directs other analyst/programmers; assigns, prioritizes and monitors workload.
• Provides guidance and training to team.
• Prepares status reports to department manager.
• Safeguards successful completion of projects in conformance to project goals and requirements.
• Safeguards proactive and cooperative relationships within the project team; remains accessible to project team members.
• Keeps up-to-date with technology changes and direction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Information Systems or Computer Science major preferred.
• Nine (9) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include five (5) years of program development experience with three (3) years specialized programming relative to program needs.
• Working knowledge of claims management applications preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Administers company personnel policies in all areas and follows company staffing standards and training recommendations.
• Interviews, hires and establishes colleague performance development plans; conducts colleague performance discussions.
• Supports, guides, leads and motivates to promote maximum performance.
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Analytical and interpretive skills.
• Leadership skills.
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills.
• High level of self-motivation.
• Knowledge of claims management systems.
• Knowledge of applications systems analysis and programming.

TAKING CARE OF YOU

Career development and promotional growth opportunities.
A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401k, PTO and more.