IT Software Development Advisor Sr

Sedgwick•Boca Raton, FL

20h

About The Position

The IT Software Development Advisor Sr leads a team responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, testing, and debugging software. The role defines system scope and objectives for assigned projects, develops or modifies procedures to solve complex problems, prepares specifications and documentation, and oversees quality assurance. The position may be accountable for project completion and user satisfaction and provides guidance and training to team members. The role works with business users and sponsors to develop system specifications and assess project feasibility, ensures that software work follows Sedgwick's software development lifecycle guidelines, and directs analyst/programmers by assigning and monitoring workloads. It also supports estimates of software and hardware needs, prepares project status reports, maintains cooperative project-team relationships, and keeps current with technology changes. A bachelor's degree is required, with an Information Systems or Computer Science major preferred. The position requires nine years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience, including five years of program development and three years of specialized programming related to program needs. Working knowledge of claims management applications is preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Nine years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five years of program development experience, including three years of specialized programming relative to program needs.
Knowledge of application systems analysis and programming.
Knowledge of claims management systems.
High level of self-motivation.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
PC literacy, 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.
Ability to think clearly and conceptually, exercise judgment and discretion, troubleshoot, solve problems, and analyze.
Ability to handle work-related stress and multiple priorities simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
Ability to perform computer keyboarding and travel as required.
Ability to hear, see, and talk.

Nice To Haves

Major in Information Systems or Computer Science.
Working knowledge of claims management applications.

Responsibilities

Determine the impact of new programs on existing system operations and ensure compatibility.
Oversee development of system specifications through interaction with business users and sponsors, assess project feasibility, and apply knowledge of business subject areas.
Assist in projecting software and hardware requirements.
Oversee software design, development, maintenance, testing, and debugging, ensuring compliance with Sedgwick software development lifecycle guidelines.
Formulate and define project scope and objectives.
Lead development, modification, and maintenance of software to meet company needs and user suggestions.
Prepare program documentation, including administrator and end-user help documents.
Direct analyst/programmers by assigning, prioritizing, and monitoring workloads.
Provide guidance and training to the team.
Prepare status reports for the department manager.
Ensure projects are completed in conformance with project goals and requirements.
Foster proactive, cooperative relationships within the project team and remain accessible to team members.
Keep up to date with technology changes and direction.
Perform other duties as assigned and support the organization's quality programs.