What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Software Development Advisor position at APN Software Services Inc?
MARY 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).
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.
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
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.
