- Analyze and evaluate system applications. Develop new and maintain existing applications of high complexity as per specifications including developing application code, testing completed applications, and develop required documentation as defined by company development standards.
- Maintain strict adherence to standards for documentation, development techniques, testing, and other related development activity.
- Conduct research and maintain high level of knowledge in systems software/hardware to ensure operations and implementations are of the highest quality. Assist the business with process improvements where needed.
- Keep Application Development Manager, Project Manager, and team members informed on status of deliverables.
- Provide twenty-four hour support for computer operation of production systems as needed. Assist in determining the causes of system problems by conferring with technical, business unit and system personnel.
- Give guidance and direction, as needed, to development staff and Consultants on technical matters.
- Create functional design of principle system components and formulate system scope, objectives, functional requirements and deliverables.
- Design complex technology configurations to satisfy business requirements and create, execute and maintain project plans for complex systems.
- Participate in the integration of new systems and recommend new technology.
- Manage day to day operations and administration of applicable production applications. Participate in regular meetings to keep both the business and IT staff informed of productivity objectives, goals and concerns.
- Communicate with developers on the problem resolution process and provide information pertaining to the system. Verify application logic by preparing test data and test plans, test and debug system applications, verifying test results and by providing guidance to others.
- Direct or perform systems-related special projects as requested.
Non-Essential Functions:
- Perform other job-related duties or special projects as assigned.
Qualifications/Know-How
- College degree or equivalent plus five years relevant experience required.
- Three years’ experience in insurance or finance data processing preferred.
- Knowledge of data handling methods, development techniques and one or more development programming languages.
- Oral and written communication skills as appropriate to this position.
- Reasonably regular and predictable attendance.
- Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
Nature & Scope
Information Technology provides automated and manual support for the business requirements of the companies’ operation units. This is done by selecting hardware and information services; acquiring and developing software; and providing an operating environment to process the business of the companies.
The Sr. Application Developer is responsible for supporting the Farm Bureau business community and IT technical direction through the development and support of systems/applications solutions and procedures. The incumbent operates in a continually changing technical environment and must maintain a working knowledge of the application systems and Farm Bureau development standards. This position requires in-depth knowledge of assigned system applications and the proven ability to solve complex development problems. The Sr. Application Developer should strive to possess the following competencies: Analytical thinking, conceptual thinking, customer service orientation, effective communication skills, impact and influence, industry awareness, initiative, integrity, people savvy, relationship