IT Software Developer Advisor SR.

Sedgwick•Telecommuter OH, OH

2d•$87,179 - $156,923•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an IT Software Developer Advisor SR. at Sedgwick, a company with over 33,000 colleagues globally. The position focuses on leading a team in the design, development, maintenance, testing, and debugging of software. The advisor will define system scope and objectives for projects, devise procedures to solve complex problems, prepare detailed specifications, conduct quality assurance reviews, and provide guidance and training to the team. Sedgwick emphasizes career growth, a caring culture, and work-life balance, and has been recognized by Newsweek, Certified as a Great Place to Work®, and Fortune.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
Nine (9) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Five (5) years of program development experience required.
Three (3) years specialized programming relative to program needs required.
Knowledge of applications systems analysis and programming
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 in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

Nice To Haves

Information Systems or Computer Science major preferred.
Working knowledge of claims management applications preferred.
Knowledge of claims management systems

Responsibilities

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