IT Software Architect (1148918)

Job Title: IT Software Architect
Location (On-site, Remote, or Hybrid?): Memphis, TN (Open to Remote)
Contract Duration: 11 months

Description:

**This position is Contract to Hire and OPEN TO REMOTE**

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To design and maintain robust, scalable software architecture for one or more elements of CMS software systems; to oversee programming, implementation and maintenance revisions of specified projects; and to evaluate technologies and provide consultation regarding applications and systems needs related to these elements.

MANAGER' NOTES FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensures software scalability and data integrity throughout all claims-related applications.

Ensures software compatibility and alignment with overall business, IT and infrastructure strategies.

Identifies and directs implementation of strategies throughout Sedgwick systems for maintaining data and application integration.

Collaborates with management and colleagues throughout Sedgwick and develops overall designs and defines projects for implementation of strategic technology initiatives.

Consults with project managers to keep informed of active and future projects and to identify areas of overlap.

Assists as needed in implementation of large client programs involving numerous interfaces or system modifications.

Prepare As-Is, To Be, Gap Analysis, charts, diagrams, and tables that depict present and proposed systems.

Lead multi-disciplined teams in completing projects across the enterprise.

Lead teams in diagnosing and fixing production issues.

Manages analyst/programmers as needed.

Reviews software change requests to identify duplication, similarities, and feasibility and recommends specific actions needed.

Provides recommendations toward prioritization of tactical and strategic change requests.

Assists in projecting software and hardware requirements for applications throughout Sedgwick.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administers company personnel policies in all areas and follows company staffing standards and training recommendations.
• Interviews, hires and establishes colleague performance development plans; conducts colleague performance discussions.
• Provides support, guidance, leadership and motivation to promote maximum performance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree with major in Information Systems or Management from an accredited college or university preferred. Masters degree strongly preferred.

Experience

Ten (10) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education or experience required to include seven (7) years of software and development experience. Five (5) years hands-on programming experience in database and data driven applications strongly preferred.

MANAGER'S NOTES: Skills & Knowledge

High level knowledge of software development areas including software development life cycle methodologies, specification development, security, application modularization and logic specifications

Expertise with multiple programming languages including C#, Java, Progress ABL, JavaScript, Python, or TypeScript.

Expertise with Subversion, GitHub, or Azure DevOps.

Expertise with large SQL Server, Oracle, or Progress databases in an enterprise environment.

Understanding of cloud technologies, especially as it pertains to Azure.

Knowledge of Microservice frameworks preferred.

Knowledge of emerging technologies preferred.

Strong skills developing architecture diagrams and documentation.

Proven track record of designing and implementing enterprise level applications.

Strong oral and written communication, including technical writing skills and presentation skills

PC literate, including Microsoft Office products

Leadership/management/motivational skills

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