IT SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR SR

Our client is looking for a IT Software Development Advisor Sr on a 11-month contract in City, State.

Join over 20,000 employees at this global company specializing in technology-enabled claims and risk management solutions. You will be part of a culture that is constantly recognized for progressive, inclusive employment practices, and be part of a bigger movement to simplify complexities in the areas of workers compensation, liability, property, disability, and absence management.
You will work alongside some of the smartest minds in the industry who are excited to share their knowledge and to learn from you.

Contract Duration: 11 Months

Required Skills & Experience

• High School Graduate/GED
• 9 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include 5 years of program development experience with 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.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Information Systems or Computer Science major.
• Working knowledge of claims management applications.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead a team in the design, development, maintenance, testing and debugging of software.
• Formulate/define system scope and objectives for assigned projects.
• Devise or modify procedures to solve complex problems.
• Prepare detailed specifications from which programs will be written.
• Responsible for quality assurance reviews.
• Responsible for project completion and user satisfaction and to provide guidance and training to assigned team.
• Determine the impact of new programs on and ensures their compatibility with existing system operations.
• Oversee development of system specifications through interaction with business users and sponsors.
• Determine the feasibility of the resulting projects; and displays strong depth of knowledge in specific business subject areas.
• Assist in projecting software and hardware requirements.
• Oversee design, development, maintenance, testing and debugging of software ensuring Sedgwick software development lifecycle (SDLC) guidelines are followed.
• Formulate/define project scope and objectives. Leads the development, modification, and maintenance of software to meet company needs and user suggestions.
• Prepare program documentation including administrator and end user help documents. Direct other analyst/programmers.
• Assign, prioritize and monitor workload.
• Provide guidance and training to team.
• Prepare status reports to department manager.
• Ensure successful completion of projects in conformance to project goals and requirements.
• Ensure proactive and cooperative relationships exist within the project team; remains accessible to project team members.
• Keep up to date with technology changes and direction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Support the organization's quality program(s).
• Administer company personnel policies in all areas and follows company staffing standards and training recommendations.
• Interview, hire and establish colleague performance development plans; conducts colleague performance discussions.
• Provide support, guidance, leadership and motivation to promote maximum performance.