IT Software Development Specialist Sr

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking an experienced IT Software Development Specialist Sr to develop, maintain, test, and debug software in a Windows client/server environment. You will work with PL/SQL, Oracle, Progress 4GL ADE, .Net, and MS SQL while defining system scope and detailed specifications.

The role emphasizes collaboration, delivering high-quality code, and adherence to coding standards. Ideal candidates are customer-oriented, analytical, and able to grow within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Information Systems or Computer Science.
• 4–6 years of language development in relevant languages and/or business analytical experience.
• Proven ability to interpret user requirements and design business applications.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize with application aspects including reports, parameters, and interfaces.
• Analyze user needs and assist in designing specifications.
• Develop, modify, and maintain software to meet data processing requirements.
• Test, debug, and document software.
• Investigate escalations from support staff and correct data/software issues.
• Support professional growth of programmers and follow standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Customer-oriented

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or Computer Science

Tools

PL/SQL

Oracle

Progress 4GL ADE

.Net

Microsoft SQL

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 Specialist Sr

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

To develop, maintain, test and debug software to meet generally defined requirements in a Windows client/server environment utilizing software development languages/environments such as PL/SQL, Oracle, Progress 4 GL Application Development Environment (ADE), .Net, Microsoft SQL, or other platforms; to formulate and define system scope and objectives through research and fact-finding for the purpose of developing or modifying moderately complex information systems; to prepare detailed specification from which programs will be written; and to design, code, test, debug, document and maintain programs.

ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE?

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

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE

• Becomes familiar with most aspects of the application including reports, parameters, claims management, intake services, carrier/client interfaces and vendor/business partner interfaces
• Analyzes user needs as required; assists in the design of specifications to meet end user needs.
• Develops and modifies software to meet the specifications outlined in data processing requests.
• Develops and maintains software to meet requirements of insurance carrier and regulatory groups.
• Tests and debugs assigned projects; assists in testing projects for other members of the programming staff.
• Prepares documentation on new or existing software.
• Investigates call escalations from the support staff; makes the necessary corrections to data and/or software.
• Assists in the professional growth of programmers.
• Follows departmental pre-established standards and guidelines as they pertain to design and development.
• Adheres to the goal of delivering and maintaining the highest quality of customer service to our clients.
• Keeps abreast of software development language revisions and technology advances.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Information Systems or Computer Science major preferred. Six (4-6) years of language development in a relevant and applicable language and/or business analytical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Proven experience in interpreting user requirements, business applications design, and development of business applications strongly preferred. Performs other duties as assigned. Supports the organization's quality program(s). Strong knowledge of language development and applications design Analytical and interpretive skills Strong organizational skills Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent negotiation skills Ability to work in a team environment Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

TAKING CARE OF YOU

Career development and promotional growth opportunities.

BENEFITS

• A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401k, PTO and more.

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 an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

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

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