IT Software Development Advisor

Job DescriptionJob Description

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated IT Software Development Advisor at CA Remote.

Position Title: IT Software Development Advisor

Location: TN Remote

Anticipated Start Date: 10/14/2024

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration:  12+ Months

Job Type: [FULL TIME (>=40 HRS WEEKLY)/ [TEMP], [ON-SITE]

Pay Range: $55/Hr - $60/Hr

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Requirements:

Skill Set Number of years of experience

Experience in writing Progress 4GL programs

Experience in writing GUI programs

Experience in writing Object Oriented Open Edge

Experience in writing .Net APIs with Progress DB as source or target

Experience in progress App Servers

Experience in performance tuning of Progress programs

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Progress 4GL/Open Edge

Qualification:

• At least 8+ years of hand on experience in development, including 5+ in Open Edge/Progress 4GL .

• Strong skills in Progress 4GL programming which includes GUI Development, Backend Development, Three tier architecture, App servers. Object Oriented Open Edge, Open API etc.

• Hands on experience on API developments with source/target Open Edge DB.

• Strong Skills in data analysis, data modeling, development, testing and documentation.

• Strong skills on automating jobs using UNIX Shell scripts to run all the Progress programs.

• Hands on writing Cursors, Transactions, User-defined Object types, Records, and Tables in Progress 4GL Programming.

• Strong Skills in Exception Handling extensively debug Progress Code, DML and display the error messages in the application.

• Experience in creating server-side programs for distributed Progress 4GL applications on Classic Progress, and V12 Open Edge App Servers.

• Experience in performance Tunning to improve the query performance by identifying key fields, adding/removing tables/fields, and use of indexes.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, test and debug software to meet generally defined requirements in a Windows client/server environment utilizing software development languages/environments such as PL/SQL, Oracle, Progress 4 GL Application Development Environment (ADE), .NET, Microsoft SQL, or other platforms.

• Formulate and define system scope and objectives through research and fact-finding for the purpose of developing or modifying moderately complex information systems.

• Prepare detailed specification from which programs will be written.

• Design, code, test, debug, document and maintain programs.

• Become familiar with most aspects of the application including reports, parameters, claims management, intake services, carrier/client interfaces and vendor/business partner interfaces.

• Analyze user needs as required.

• Assist in the design of specifications to meet end user needs.

• Develop and modify software to meet the specifications outlined in data processing requests.

• Develop and maintain software to meet requirements of insurance carrier and regulatory groups.

• Test and debug assigned projects.

• Assist in testing projects for other members of the programming staff.

• Prepare documentation on new or existing software.

• Investigate call escalations from the support staff.

• Make the necessary corrections to data and/or software.

• Assist in the professional growth of programmers.

• Follow departmental pre-established standards and guidelines as they pertain to design and development.

• Adhere to the goal of delivering and maintaining the highest quality of customer service to our clients.

• Keep abreast of software development language revisions and technology advances.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Support the organization's quality program(s).

Requirements:

• High School Graduate/GED.

• 6 years of Language Development in a relevant and Applicable Language and/Or Business Analytical experience.

• Strong knowledge of Language Development and Applications Design.

• Oracle PL SQL Developer.

• Experience in writing Packages for data loads.

• Experience creating and maintained Stored Procedure (Packages, Procedures, Function, and anonymous block) with Oracle PL/SQL.

• Experience using Cursors to pull data from the Database.

• Experience creating and maintained from simple to complex queries pull data from the Database.

• Experience in SQL Tunning to improve the query performance by identifying key fields, adding/removing tables/fields, and use of indexes.

• Good understanding of Oracle Explain Plan.

• Experience in designing Relational Databases.

• Analytical and interpretive skills.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Excellent negotiation skills.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Ability to meet or exceed performance competencies.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree major in Information Systems or Computer Science.

• Proven experience In Interpreting User Requirements, Business Applications Design, and Development of Business

Applications.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To design and maintain robust, scalable software architecture for one or more elements of CMS software systems; to oversee programming, implementation and maintenance revisions of specified projects; and to evaluate technologies and provide consultation regarding applications and systems needs related to these elements.

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.

To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.

Company DescriptionAbout 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.
To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.
This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.Company DescriptionAbout BCforward\r
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.\r
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.\r
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.\r
To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.\r
This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

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