IT Software Development Advisor Sr

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Memphis, TN, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Insurance
Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions.
The Role
Lead and mentor a software development team to design, develop, test, and maintain applications. Define project scope, prepare specifications and documentation, ensure SDLC compliance, manage workloads, liaise with business users, and ensure successful project delivery and user satisfaction.
Summary Generated by Built In

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies

Certified as a Great Place to Work®

Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance

IT Software Development Advisor Sr

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: To lead a team in the design, development, maintenance, testing and debugging of software; to formulate/define system scope and objectives for assigned projects; to devise or modify procedures to solve complex problems; to prepare detailed specifications from which programs will be written; to be responsible for quality assurance reviews; may be responsible for project completion and user satisfaction; and to provide guidance and training to assigned team.

ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver great work, are customer-oriented and are naturally empathetic.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE

  • Determines the impact of new programs on and ensures their compatibility with existing system operations.
  • Oversees development of system specifications through interaction with business users and sponsors; determines the feasibility of the resulting projects; and displays strong depth of knowledge in specific business subject areas.
  • Assists in projecting software and hardware requirements.
  • Oversees design, development, maintenance, testing and debugging of software ensuring Sedgwick software development lifecycle (SDLC) guidelines are followed.
  • Formulates/defines project scope and objectives.
  • Leads the development, modification, and maintenance of software to meet company needs and user suggestions.
  • Prepares program documentation including administrator and end user help documents.
  • Directs other analyst/programmers; assigns, prioritizes and monitors workload.
  • Provides guidance and training to team.
  • Prepares status reports to department manager.
  • Ensures successful completion of projects in conformance to project goals and requirements.
  • Ensures proactive and cooperative relationships exist within the project team; remains accessible to project team members.
  • Keeps up-to-date with technology changes and direction.

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

Nine (9) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include five (5) years of program development experience with three (3) years specialized programming relative to program needs. Working knowledge of claims management applications preferred.

Skills & Knowledge
  • 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.
  • Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Analytical and interpretive skills
  • Leadership skills
  • PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
  • Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
  • High level of self-motivation
  • Knowledge of claims management systems
  • Knowledge of applications systems analysis and programming​

TAKING CARE OF YOU

  • Career development and promotional growth opportunities.
  • A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401k, PTO and more.

#IT
#informationtechnology

Work environment requirements for entry-level opportunities include –
Physical: Computer keyboarding
Auditory/visual: Hearing, vision and talking
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgement and discretion; ability to meet deadlines

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. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

NOTE: Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Information Systems or Computer Science major
  • Nine years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Five years of program development experience
  • Three years specialized programming relative to program needs
  • Working knowledge of claims management applications
  • Experience interviewing, hiring, and managing employee performance
  • Credit security clearance confirmed via a background credit check
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general PC literacy

Sedgwick Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sedgwick and has not been reviewed or approved by Sedgwick.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Generous paid time off and paid holidays are emphasized, with PTO accruals increasing with tenure. Paid parental leave and caregiver support further expand time-off coverage.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental and vision coverage is complemented by telemedicine and a personal health concierge. Wellbeing supports such as diabetes and weight-management programs, fertility services, and robust mental-health access (coaching, therapy, psychiatry) broaden care.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave and caregiver support are offered alongside family-forming resources. Fertility services and adoption assistance reinforce family-oriented benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Memphis, TN
31,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1969

What We Do

From our modest beginnings as a regional claims administrator, Sedgwick has grown into a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions with 31,000+ colleagues, located across 80 countries. Through innovative product development, organic business development and strategic acquisitions, Sedgwick’s offerings continue to evolve beyond claims processing to meet the current and future needs of our clients. Our approach to delivering quality service in areas such as workers’ compensation, liability, property, disability and absence management goes far beyond just managing claims—we aim to simplify the process and reduce complexity, making it easy and effective for everyone involve.

Why Work With Us

We stay tuned into what our colleagues want and need and deliver a world-class colleague experience that demonstrates how much we value their unique contributions to our business. You’ll see and feel what it’s like to work for a company that’s committed to doing the right thing – for those we serve, for our planet and for each other.

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