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Position Summary

Responsible for the designing, coding, testing, debugging and documenting of complex software systems programming applications. In addition supervises and monitors the designing, coding, testing, debugging and documenting of complex software systems programming applications of more junior software engineers. Functions as a technical mentor for more junior personnel in the design and optimization of software development. Has the ultimate responsibility for important design decisions in software development. Resolves design and performance difficulties that have not been successfully resolved at lower levels. Reviews all important design and coding decisions to ensure best technical practice. Responsible for the overall quality and performance of developed software.

Responsibilities

• Makes the most complex modifications to existing software to ensure optimum design and performance, in situations where these cannot be compromised. Designs and develops the most complex programs to fit specialized needs and configurations, in critical areas of system development.

• Supervises and monitors the work of all more junior developers. Takes responsibility for the overall technical quality of software developed. Consistently enhances the technical quality of developed software and the technical proficiency of developers.

• Oversees and enhances the maintenance of program libraries and technical documentation. Ensures that the sufficient technical documentation exists for optimum system development and the technical development of software developers.

• Optimizes the planning, scheduling and implementation of more junior developers. Resolves planning, scheduling and implementation issues.

• Consults with users concerning maintenance of the software system and supervisors more junior software engineers concerning maintenance of the software system. Consults with business analysts, project managers and other stake holders in the development of new software and supervisors more junior developers in their consultations with stake holders. In addition oversees and enhances the overall process and methodology employed by software developers.

• Upholds the Crawford Code of Business Conduct at all times.

• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as requested. In addition, directs others on special projects and the performance of other duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or computer science or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Should have a long background in the development and maintenance of large business software systems. This should include experience in the major softwares and environments used in the ICT.

• Requires experience in the major softwares and environments used in ICT.

• This position may require travel at various times for conferences, education, etc.

• This position requires the ability to constructively train, mentor and advise other software engineers and the ability to analyze and resolve technical issues at the system level.

• Expert hands-on experience using the major development tools of ICT.

• Knowledge of insurance industry is a plus.

• Expert experience maintaining, developing and trouble-shooting large, complex systems, with special technical acumen in the resolution of difficult design and performance issues.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.

• Must be proactive, self-motivated and able to work well under pressure.

• Must have the communication skills , both verbal and written, to keep the development staff informed of new technical advances, enhanced processes and methodologies and to coordinate these with stake holders.

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• Our total compensation plans provide each of our employees with far more than just a great salary

• Pay and incentive plans that recognize performance excellence

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• Training programs that promote continuous learning and career progression while enhancing job performance

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• A culture of respect, collaboration, entrepreneurial spirit and inclusion

  Crawford & Company participates in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V Crawford & Company is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Crawford via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Crawford HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Crawford. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Crawford as a result of the referral or through other means.

Posted Date2 weeks ago(5/13/2024 10:46 AM)

Requisition ID2024-25284

Job LocationsUS-IL-Chicago

Position TypeSeasonal

CategoryInformation Technology

Business UnitBUS_TPA US