This position has been filled and no longer avaiable - Progr

Please reply to this post if interested. Must be a US citizen or hold a green card.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To develop, maintain, test and debug software to meet generally defined requirements in a Windows client/server environment utilizing software development languages/environments such as PL/SQL, Oracle, Progress 4 GL Application Development Environment (ADE), .Net, Microsoft SQL, or other platforms; to formulate and define system scope and objectives through research and fact-finding for the purpose of developing or modifying moderately complex information systems; to prepare detailed specification from which programs will be written; and to design, code, test, debug, document and maintain programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Becomes familiar with most aspects of the application including reports, parameters, claims management, intake services, carrier/client interfaces and vendor/business partner interfaces.
• Analyzes user needs as required; assists in the design of specifications to meet end user needs.
• Develops and modifies software to meet the specifications outlined in data processing requests.
• Develops and maintains software to meet requirements of insurance carrier and regulatory groups.
• Tests and debugs assigned projects; assists in testing projects for other members of the programming staff.
• Prepares documentation on new or existing software.
• Investigates call escalations from the support staff; makes the necessary corrections to data and/or software.
• Assists in the professional growth of programmers.
• Follows departmental pre-established standards and guidelines as they pertain to design and development.
• Adheres to the goal of delivering and maintaining the highest quality of customer service to our clients.
• Keeps abreast of software development language revisions and technology advances.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

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

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Information Systems or Computer Science major preferred.

Experience
Six (6) years of language development in a relevant and applicable language and/or business analytical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Proven experience in interpreting user requirements, business applications design, and development of business applications strongly preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of language development and applications design
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• 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.