Job: Manager, Application Development

For more than 80 years, SCF Arizona has provided Arizona businesses with a best in class insurance and service strategy. As the state’s largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance, SCF Arizona serves more than 700,000 employees and over 42,000 businesses. We’ve built our reputation by emphasizing workplace safety and maintaining some of the lowest workers’ compensation rates in the country. The same value that we bring to our customers is what we also deliver to our employees. We do this by offering an environment that challenges you to build partnerships and respect, leads innovation, grows determination and delivers excellence, all in an organization where you can become part of a team pursuing common goals.

We are currently seeking a Manager, Application Development to will plan, coordinate, and supervise all activities related to the design, development, and implementation of organizational information systems and software applications.

As Manager of Application Development qualified candidates will:

• Manage the development and deployment of new applications, systems software, and/or enhancements to existing applications throughout the enterprise.
• Endure that development projects meet business requirements and goals, fulfill end-user requirements, and identify and resolve systems issues.

Required skills:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in software engineering or computer science, and 10 years direct experience in software development and/or programming design and systems management with at least 5 years in object oriented programming.
• 5+ years managing staff and medium to large projects.
• 3 years experience working in the Insurance/Financial industry.
• Proven experience in overseeing the direction, development, and implementation of software solutions.
• Direct, hands-on experience with automated software and system management tools.
• Strong knowledge of system and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies.
• Proficient in project management and all MS Office tools, including MS Project and Visio. Certification in project management is desirable.
• Familiar with web-based solutions and methodologies; proficiency in Java, EJB/J2EE, Hibernate, Spring, JavaScript, XML and FLEX is desirable.
• Experience implementing and adhering to a formal Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Change Management process; ITIL experience is desirable.
• Familiar with Unified Modeling Language (UML).
• Understanding of SOA concepts and experience applying Business Process Management principles.
• Proven project management skills and substantial exposure to project-based work structures, project lifecycle models, etc.
• Knowledge of database design and file management techniques.
• Working knowledge of network and PC operating systems.
• Knowledge of network hardware, protocols, and standards.
• Strong customer-service orientation.
• Excellent understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
• Ability to conduct research into application development issues and products.
• Highly self-motivated and directed with a keen attention to detail.
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in high-pressure situations.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
• Possession of a valid Class D Arizona State driver’s license.

SCF Arizona is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive base salary along with a commission plan and an outstanding benefits/total rewards package.

The above statements represent a summary of the work expected by individuals assigned to this classification and has been created in order to advertise the open position(s). These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. For a detailed copy of the job description, please contact the Office of Strategic Projects and Talent at SCF Arizona.