Sr. IT Software Development Specialist - Memphis, United States - Synectics Inc

Description

Job Description

Description:

• 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 fact-finding for the purpose of developing or modifying moderately complex information systems.
• Prepare detailed specification from which programs will be written.
• Design, code, test, debug, document and maintain programs.
• 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, and 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, and 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.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Information Systems or Computer Science major preferred.
• Systems Administration Experience would be a plus
• Attention to detail and ability to work through issues logically without supervision with awareness to escalate issues when appropriate
• Server provisioning (ie. 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
• 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.
• 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

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.