IT Software Development Specialist Sr

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 to formulate and define system scope and objectives through research and factfinding 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 preestablished 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 organizations quality program(s).

MANAGER NOTES and REQUIREMENTS:

• Systems Administration Experience would be a plus

Looking for a competent developer with a systems administration background.
Attention to detail and ability to work through issues logically without supervision. But with awareness to escalate issues when appropriate
Server provisioning (ie. configuring for application hosting)
IIS administration
System configuration
Troubleshooting and resolving system issues
SQL ServerAbility to analyze queries and improve performance of complex stored
procedures.
Some infrastructure knowledge
Knowledge of continuous integration configuration and administration
TFS
Azure DevOps
TeamCity
Octopus Deploy
GIT
Knowledge of code management and system integration
General knowledge of the following
Javascript
AJAX
C#
Web Post and Get and the lifecycle of a request and response

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing Bachelors 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