IT Software Development Advisor Sr

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Tennessee; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

PTO and more

Job summary

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd is seeking an IT Software Development Advisor Sr to lead a team in design, development, maintenance, testing and debugging of software. You will formulate system scope, define objectives for projects, and ensure quality through SDLC guidelines and QA reviews.

The ideal candidate will guide and train team members, prepare detailed documentation, and coordinate workload while maintaining strong collaboration with business users and sponsors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, or related field.
• Nine years of related experience with five years in program development.
• Experience with claims management applications preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads design, development, maintenance, testing, and debugging of software.
• Defines system scope and objectives for projects.
• Ensures adherence to SDLC guidelines and QA reviews.
• Guides and trains assigned team members; prepares documentation.
• Coordinates workload and reports to department manager.
• Maintains proactive relationships within project team and sponsors.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

PC literacy

MS Office

Presentation skills

Claims knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

CS/IS degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Claims management systems

Applications analysis and programming

Job description

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance

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 RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE

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.

Assists 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.

Ensures successful completion of projects in conformance to project goals and requirements.

Ensures proactive and cooperative relationships exist 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. Provides support, guidance, leadership and motivation 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.

#IT #informationtechnology

Work environment requirements for entry-level opportunities include –

• Physical: Computer keyboarding
• Auditory/visual: Hearing, vision and talking
• Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgement and discretion; ability to meet deadlines

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.

Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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

Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company’s expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape.

For more, see sedgwick.com