Systems Software Specialist

Company: BlueCross BlueShield Of South Carolina
Location: Columbia
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Summary Functions as the technical resource for a line of business or subsidiary. Develops programs and maintains area operating systems and databases. Responsible for technical equipment purchase and installation of both hardware and software. Analyzes system functionality and makes recommendations for improvements. Description bull35 Responsible for development and design of systems and software applications to support the business area. Performs planning and coding of modules to update systems and to automate existing processes. Designs and develops the schema tailored to the business area's system. Installs, configures, and customizes packaged software for use in the company. Participates with designated staff for any proposed system changes or applications. bull35 Creates and maintains reports for clients on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Works closely with staff to determine reporting needs. bull20 Analyzes issues with software and handles other IS projects such as database issues. Works directly with management and internal customers to customize software and databases to increase efficiency. Plans and organizes any changes made to area systems per management. bull10 Occasionally serves as a help desk resource for internal staff and external clients. Responsible for keeping data secure and ensuring users have the proper tools to perform their tasks efficiently along with and via direction of management. Required Education Associate Degree Computer Science, Information Systems, or other job related degree or 2 years of job related work experience. Preferred Education Bachelor's degree-Computer science, information systems, or related degree or 4 years of information technology experience. Required Work Experience 5 Years Software development andor programming applications experience. Preferred Work Experience Experience in property casualty. Experience with Crystal reports, MS Access and Excel Required Skills and Abilities Strong math and analytical skills. Excellent project management, interpretation, communication, and technical skills. Required Software and Other Tools Expertise with Microsoft Office. Proficient with programming languages required for utilization and customization of the business area's software. Preferred Software and Other Tools Proficient with visual basic.netvisual studio, VBA,C,C++,.net, SQL, and html. Relevant scripting language, VBA, Oracle, and SQL server data environments. Microsoft office and structured sequence. Work Environment Typical office environment. We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail or call ext. 43172 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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