Lead Software Architect

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When you join Celtic Insurance Company, you are given the opportunity to make the most of your career by working for a stable company that has built a legacy of respect and success since 1978.

 

Celtic is a major provider of individual health insurance plans nationwide. We offer quality coverage tailored for kids, individuals and families in all stages of life. As health care reform continues to change the insurance landscape, we're working hard to be an adaptable company, structured to meet today's challenges, respond quickly to industry demands and bring new ideas to the marketplace.

 

Our small development shop seeks a working Lead Software Architect to lead a group of 6 developers.  Candidates must possess ASP.NET and VB.NET programming and previous management experience. 

 

Basic Purpose of the Position

This position is responsible for managing the programming and business analyst staff which includes the following:  Feasibility studies of system modifications or enhancements, design, architecture, coding, testing of applications, implementation of the application changes, production support, analysis of workflow, analysis of data, maintenance of systems, plan specifications and evaluation of the business requirements of the organization from an Information Technologies standpoint. 

 

The purpose of this position is to collaborate with the user departments, Help Desk, network and operations departments to deliver quality systems and enhancements to the company. This requires strong business and technical knowledge, an understanding of various application platforms in use, and the current and future state of IT industry in general.

 

Duties and ResponsibilitiesManagement of Development staff 

To ensure quality of work and development of skills as well as to work toward quality improvements

 

Management of projects     

To ensure projects follow IT & PM Methodologies and are completed in a timely manner and the projects being worked on meet the overall goals of the organization

 

Business Systems Analysis    

Participation on project teams in determining the most appropriate modification approach to meet the functional needs of the requesting department

 

Programming       

Management of the code development required enhancing, developing or supporting the IT applications to assure quality work that is completed on time and within budget

 

Education/ExperienceCollege DegreeMicrosoft Certified Soultions Developer (MCSD) CertificationMinimum of 5 years as a Sr./Lead Application Developer, with extensive hands-on use of ASP.NET (1.0), VB.NET (6.0), MS SQL Server (2005/2000) and XMLExperience as a Technical LeadTranslating business requirements into functional specificationsInsurance background with familiarity in AS400, Genelco, Ultimus and workflow processesFamiliarity with debugging tools (VB Code Shield and Smart Assembly)

SkillStrong Project Management, Cost benefit analysis experience, Interpersonal skillsExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to work effectively with all areas/levels within the company.Strong planning and strategic skills, Vendor management skills, Budget management and planning skills.Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, Troubleshooting skills, Teambuilding and management skillsMicrosoft Products knowledgeProgramming knowledge of .Net

If you meet the criteria and are ready to work for a company that places emphasis on a work – life balance, please submit your resume. We look forward to hearing from you!

 

Email: BLaba@celtic-net.com

Fax: 312-441-0628