IT Software Development Specialist Sr

This position is Contract to Hire and Open to Remote

Server provisioning (configuring for application hosting)

IIS administration

System configuration

Troubleshooting and resolving system issues

SQL Server Ability 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

Looking for a competent IT professional with systems administration background

Attention to detail and ability to work through issues logically with minimal supervision

CRITICAL THINKING APPTITUDE IS A MUST

But with awareness to escalate issues where appropriate

Server provisioning (i.e., configuring for application hosting)

IIS administration

System configuration

Troubleshooting and resolving systems issues

SQL Server

Ability to analyze queries and improve performance of complex stored procedures

Some infrastructure knowledge

General enterprise landscape

N-Tier architecture

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

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

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.