IT Software Development Advisor Sr

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IT Software Development Advisor Sr

PRIMARY PURPOSE: 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

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• 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.
   SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Supports the organization's quality program(s).
     QUALIFICATIONS Education & LicensingBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Information Systems or Computer Science major preferred. ExperienceNine (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.
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    • Interviews, hires and establishes colleague performance development plans; conducts colleague performance discussions.
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    • Provides support, guidance, leadership and motivation to promote maximum performance.
       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 requiredAuditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talkingNOTE: 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 d