IT Software Development Advisor - .Net Job Opening at Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc in Carrollton, TX

Providing both satisfying and challenging work along with a highly professional and friendly work atmosphere, Sedgwick has a strong commitment to its colleagues and its clients. If you are seeking place where you can do great things for those whose lives you touch while maximizing your own career possibilities, Sedgwick is the place for you. As the largest and most innovative Third Party Administrator in the claims industry and the first and only TPA to receive both recognition as the Best TPA in America and the coveted Employer of Choice designation, we invite you to come be a part of our team and, "Claim Your Future."

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To design, develop, maintain, test and debug software and applications; to determine the impact of new programs on and ensure compatibility with existing systems; to develop expertise in and assume responsibility for one or more specific system functions; under general supervision, to formulate/define system scope and objectives; to devise or modify procedures to solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time and form of desired results; in some cases, to be responsible for project completion; and to provide guidance and training to other analyst/programmers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Becomes familiar with all aspects of the application, including reports, parameters, claims management, intake services, carrier/client interfaces and vendor/business partner interfaces.
2. Assumes responsibility and develops expertise for a specific area of functionality of the application.
3. Analyzes user needs, as required, and leads in the design of specifications to meet those needs.
4. Develops and maintains software to meet the specifications outlined in data processing requests.
5. Assesses requirements of insurance carriers and regulatory groups; leads in the design and development of software to meet those requirements.
6. Tests and debugs software; assists in testing projects for other analyst/programmers.
7. Prepares documentation for assigned projects and completes the paperwork necessary to release the project.
8. Assists in the professional growth of other analyst/programmers.
9. Follows departmental pre-established standards and guidelines as applicable to design and development.
10. Adheres to the goal of delivering and maintaining the highest quality of customer service to clients.
11. Keeps up-to-date with technology changes and direction.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs other duties as assigned.
2. Supports the organization's quality program(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university required. Information Systems or Computer Science major preferred. Each one (1) year of the required college may be substituted with one (1) additional year of the required experience.

Experience
Eight (8) years of program development experience with two (2) years specialized experience with an emphasis on interpreting user requirements, business application design and programming of business applications required. Insurance industry experience preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of client/server applications and claims management systems
• Excellent project management skills
• High level of self-motivation
• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Leadership skills
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

NOTE: Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Sedgwick CMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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