IT Software Development Advisor
Naperville, IL

Job Description

IT Software Development Advisor

IF YOU CARE, THERE'S A PLACE FOR YOU HERE

For a career path that is both challenging and rewarding, join Sedgwick's talented team of 21,000 colleagues around the globe. Sedgwick is a leading provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do. Millions of people and organizations count on Sedgwick each year to take care of their needs when they face a major life event or something unexpected happens. Whether they have a workplace injury, suffer property or financial loss or damage from a natural or manmade disaster, are involved in an auto or other type of accident, or need time away from work for the birth of a child or another medical situation, we are here to provide compassionate care and expert guidance. Our clients depend on our talented colleagues to take care of their most valuable assets -- their employees, their customers and their property. At Sedgwick, caring counts®. Join our team of creative and caring people of all backgrounds, and help us make a difference in the lives of others.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To design, develop, maintain, test and debug software and applications; to determine the impact of new programs on and ensure compatibility with existing systems; to develop expertise in and assume responsibility for one or more specific system functions; under general supervision, to formulate/define system scope and objectives; to devise or modify procedures to solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time and form of desired results; in some cases, to be responsible for project completion; and to provide guidance and training to other analyst/programmers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

* Becomes familiar with all aspects of the application, including reports, parameters, claims management, intake services, carrier/client interfaces and vendor/business partner interfaces.
* Assumes responsibility and develops expertise for a specific area of functionality of the application.
* Analyzes user needs, as required, and leads in the design of specifications to meet those needs.
* Develops and maintains software to meet the specifications outlined in data processing requests.
* Assesses requirements of insurance carriers and regulatory groups; leads in the design and development of software to meet those requirements.
* Tests and debugs software; assists in testing projects for other analyst/programmers.
* Prepares documentation for assigned projects and completes the paperwork necessary to release the project.
* Assists in the professional growth of other analyst/programmers.
* Follows departmental pre-established standards and guidelines as applicable to design and development.
* Adheres to the goal of delivering and maintaining the highest quality of customer service to clients.
* 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).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university required. Information Systems or Computer Science major preferred. Each one (1) year of the required college may be substituted with one (1) additional year of the required experience.

Experience

Eight (8) years of program development experience with two (2) years specialized experience with an emphasis on interpreting user requirements, business application design and programming of business applications required. Insurance industry experience preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

* Knowledge of client/server applications and claims management systems
* Excellent project management skills
* 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 independently
* Ability to work in a team environment
* Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

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 required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

NOTE: 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 description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management 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