Synectics Inc.

Compensation

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Description • 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. • Ensures software scalability and data integrity throughout all claims-related applications. • Ensures software compatibility and alignment with overall business, IT and infrastructure strategies • Identifies and directs implementation of strategies for maintaining JURIS data and application integration. • Collaborates with management and colleagues throughout CMS and develops overall designs and defines projects for implementation of strategic technology initiatives. • Consults with project managers to keep informed of active and future projects and to identify areas of overlap. • Assists in implementation of large client programs involving numerous interfaces or system modifications. • Manages analyst/programmers • Reviews software change requests to identify duplication, similarities, and feasibility and recommends specific actions needed. • Provides recommendations toward prioritization of tactical and strategic change requests. • Assists in projecting software and hardware requirements for claims-related applications. • Supports the organization's quality program(s). • Administers company personnel policies in all areas and follows company staffing standards and training recommendations. • Interviews, hires and establishes colleague performance development plans; conducts colleague performance discussions. • Provides support, guidance, leadership and motivation to promote maximum performance. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree with major in Information Systems or Management from an accredited college or university preferred. • Masters degree strongly preferred. • Ten (10) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education or experience required to include seven (7) years of software and development experience. • Five (5) years hands-on programming experience in database and data driven applications strongly preferred. • Power App • Power Automate • Power BI • Deltek Vision / VantagePoint • High level knowledge of software development areas including software development life cycle methodologies, specification development, security, application modularization and logic specifications • Strong oral and written communication, including technical writing skills and presentation skills • PC literate, including Microsoft Office products • Leadership/management/motivational skills • 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 Benefits Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics. Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st. Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification. Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.