IT Software Development Specialist Sr

• To develop, maintain, test, and debug software in a Windows client/server environment, utilizing languages/environments such as PL/SQL, Oracle, Progress 4 GL Application Development Environment (ADE), .Net, Microsoft SQL, and other platforms. This role involves formulating system scope and objectives, preparing detailed specifications, designing, coding, testing, debugging, documenting, and maintaining programs.

• Understand various aspects of the application including reports, parameters, claims management, intake services, carrier/client interfaces, and vendor/business partner interfaces.
• Analyze user needs and assist in designing specifications to meet those needs.
• Develop and modify software to meet specified requirements, including those of insurance carriers and regulatory groups.
• Test and debug assigned projects, and assist in testing projects for other members of the programming staff.
• Prepare documentation for new or existing software.
• Investigate call escalations from support staff and make necessary corrections to data and/or software.
• Assist in the professional growth of programmers.
• Adhere to departmental standards and guidelines for design and development.
• Deliver and maintain the highest quality of customer service to clients.
• Stay updated on software development language revisions and technology advances.

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Support the organization's quality program(s).

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

• Six years of language development in a relevant language and/or business analytical experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Progress, Open Edge, PASOE, Aix/Unix, IT Support, Strong debugging skills, Progress hosted webservices, Energetic, Insatiable curiosity
• Proven experience in interpreting user requirements and business applications design strongly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of language development and applications design.
• Analytical and interpretive skills.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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