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WFA DEV/OPS Lead
- Sedgwick (Memphis, TN)
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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.
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WFA DEV/OPS Lead
**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.
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 for maintaining JURIS data and application integration.
+ Collaborates with management and colleagues throughout CMS 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.
+ 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 claims-related applications.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
+ Supports the organization's quality program(s).
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.
Skills & Knowledge
+ High level knowledge of software development areas including software development life cycle methodologies, specification development, security, application modularization and logic specifications
+ 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
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.
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.
Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company’s expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see** **sedgwick.com
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