IT Software Development Specialist Sr

Sedgwick; Tennessee; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k and PTO

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking an IT Software Development Specialist Sr to develop, maintain, test and debug software in a Windows client/server environment using languages such as PL/SQL, Oracle, Progress 4GL ADE, .Net, and MS SQL. The role includes defining system scope, writing specifications, and delivering high-quality software solutions.

Ideal candidates thrive in a collaborative setting, deliver results, and are customer oriented with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Information Systems or Computer Science preferred.
• 4–6 years of language development experience or equivalent.
• Experience interpreting user requirements and designing business applications.
• Strong knowledge of language development and applications design.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Becomes familiar with most aspects of the application, including reports, parameters, and interfaces.
• Analyzes user needs and assists in design of specifications.
• Develops and modifies software to meet data processing requirements.
• Maintains software to meet carrier and regulatory requirements.
• Tests and debugs projects and assists others in testing.
• Documents new or existing software.
• Investigates escalations and applies corrections.
• Supports professional growth of programmers.
• Adheres to departmental standards and delivers high-quality customer service.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Ability to meet competencies

Problem solving

Communication

Customer orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or Computer Science

Job description

IT Software Development Specialist Sr

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

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

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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.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! 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.

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

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! 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.