Sr IT Software Development Specialist

Sedgwick•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

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: 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 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. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES Performs other duties as assigned. Supports the organization's quality program(s).

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 to include five (5) years of program development experience with three (3) years specialized programming relative to program needs.
Knowledge of applications systems analysis and programming
Knowledge of claims management systems
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.

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).