IT Applications Associate

Company: Sedgwick
Location: Dover
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

**The 'Apply with SEEK' option will be utilized for International applicants, mainly Australia. If this does not apply to you please use the 'Apply' option.**

IT Applications Associate

IF YOU CARE, THERE'S A PLACE FOR YOU HERE

For a career path that is both challenging and rewarding, join Sedgwick's talented team of 27,000 colleagues around the globe. Sedgwick is a leading provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do. Millions of people and organizations count on Sedgwick each year to take care of their needs when they face a major life event or something unexpected happens. Whether they have a workplace injury, suffer property or financial loss or damage from a natural or manmade disaster, are involved in an auto or other type of accident, or need time away from work for the birth of a child or another medical situation, we are here to provide compassionate care and expert guidance. Our clients depend on our talented colleagues to take care of their most valuable assets-their employees, their customers and their property. At Sedgwick, caring counts -. Join our team of creative and caring people of all backgrounds, and help us make a difference in the lives of others.

**PRIMARY PURPOSE** : To understand and help define requirements and perform analysis for various strategic and tactical projects for the purpose of assisting in developing or modifying simple to moderately complex software programs to meet the desired business need; to assist in developing and submitting requirements to programmers; to assist with review sessions to discuss the requirements or desired system functions with developers, quality analysts and management; and to potentially perform the development function if applicable.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES**

+ Serves as IT Analyst Associate for assigned projects if applicable.

+ Assists in performing moderately complex analysis of data and system, including loading and balancing creation of derived fields and formatting, process flows and data diagrams.

+ Assists in performing all development tasks required to ensure the accuracy of each software program within the specified timeframes.

+ Works closely with management on assigned projects from inception through implementation ensuring adequate internal communication and user involvement is maintained.

+ Analyzes client and customer needs as required; assists in the requirement process, development, unit testing of simple to moderately complex code.

+ Proactively obtains information needed for the successful development of software programs.

+ Programs and tests using Informatica, PL/SQL, Progress and other programming languages as specified.

+ Completes required documentation as needed to provide a full and clear history of development and changes.

+ Assists in investigating issues and developing resolution in a timely manner with a technical author.

+ Follows pre-established departmental 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.

+ Provides feedback and suggestions to improve process to IT management/Team Lead.

+ Works closely with project managers to meet and complete project milestones accurately and on time.

**ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES**

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

+ Supports the organization's quality program(s).

+ Travels as needed.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Education & Licensing**

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Major in information systems or computer science preferred. Language development courses in a relevant and applicable language and/or business analytical experience preferred. Education in interpreting user requirements, business applications design and development of business applications strongly preferred.

**Experience**

Two (2) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Specific knowledge of Oracle databases, PL/SQL, C#/C++/C, Open Source, Korn Shell Script, Perl or Progress 4GL highly preferred.

**Skills & Knowledge**

+ Knowledge of Informatica and SQL

+ Working knowledge of UNIX command line interface

+ Strong knowledge of PL/SQL or similar procedural language

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills

+ PC literate, including Microsoft Office products

+ Excellent interpersonal skills

+ Ingenuity and creativity

+ Logical approach to problem solving

+ Analytical capabilities

+ Ability to work under pressure

+ Attention to detail

+ Tenacity and patience

+ Understanding of business processes and constraints

+ 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.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

Keywords: Sedgwick, Wilmington , IT Applications Associate, Other , Dover, Delaware