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Information Systems/Internet
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Summary:
We have a rewarding opportunity for a Technical Lead within the Claim System Architecture area. The Claim Division is initiating a number of exciting major initiatives. Significant new and or replacement applications are being planned as part of our platform strategy. In addition we are creating core business capabilities supporting new application development. A Technical Lead in our organization provides leadership in detailed application design, expert level programming/analysis skills and directs the daily development activities of the developers to ensure that the development and implementation of the solution seamlessly integrates within Claims overall technical infrastructure. He or she provides complex, high-level technical support for these systems, as well as proactively researching and designing stable implementations for the future.
Candidates must have strong managerial and technical skills with experience building multi-tiered Web-based solutions utilizing ASP.NET, VB.NET, Web Services, XML, SQL, HTML, JavaScript. Mainframe experience is a plus. The candidates must have strong problem solving and organizational skills. Applicants should have experience in all stages of solution delivery including analysis, design, construction, testing, deployment, and support.
Qualifications:
6+ years experience in analysis & design
6+ years experience with Web based technologies including ASP.NET, VB.NET, Web Services, XML, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, AJAX, SQL Server, prefer .NET 3.5 frameworks experience.
* Experience with Host Technologies including COBOL, CICS, and DB2 are a plus
* Excellent written documentation skills
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills
* Excellent self management skills (task lists, status reports, and prioritization)
* Commitment to quality and timely deliverables
Primary Duties:
* Collaborate with the business subject matter experts, business analysts, functional leads, architects and technical leads from other disciplines to come up with end to end solutions to meet the assigned business requirements
* Provide rough order of magnitude estimates before the technical designs are completed and detailed estimates after the technical designs are completed
* Document detail design at an appropriate level so that it can be handed off to team members
* Manage the work of developer resources, mentoring and coaching as needed
* Provide programming direction to a team of on-shore and off-shore developers
* Perform technical walkthroughs, code reviews and test plan reviews
* Establish expectations with project members and provide timely feedback
* Collaborate with other tech leads in determining the impact of infrastructure upgrades
* Build and leverage effective alliances across the technical and business community ensuring the best utilization of resources
Other Competencies:
Technical Knowledge-
Has expert level technical analysis, design and programming skills. Ability to create and deliver an integrated technical picture of the solution and articulate how all pieces of the solution come together. Ability to develop technical specifications that can then be programmed by others. Has conceptual knowledge of varying technologies and the ability to make decisions based on that knowledge
Business Knowledge & Partnership-
Creates an atmosphere where business partner's issues are dealt with professionally, and in a timely manner. Creates solutions that make sense and optimize the value of assigned projects. Communicates openly and effectively in a manner consistent with the audience. Recognizes the importance of implementing deliverables on time with superior quality.
Problem Solving & Decision Making-
Demonstrates sound analytic and diagnostic skills dealing with issues that are loosely defined and/or where information is available but must be further manipulated. Once decisions are made, is able to follow and direct action to implement intended results. Breaks a problem down to manageable pieces and implements effective, timely solutions. Openly and directly confronts conflict until resolved.
Team Orientation-
Builds relationships with peers and other departments to achieve objectives, to work as one team and to secure necessary resources not under his/her personal control. Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Puts success of team above own interest.
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