The Developer is responsible for transferring, receiving and processing eligibility files, establishing file transfer protocols with our clients and the implementation and automation of the file processing.
Ensure the secure transmission of files inbound to and outbound from LifeCare.
Work closely with IT, Implementation and Account Management team to determine client eligibility data requirements and procedures to receive eligibility files.
Maintain meticulous record keeping of high volume processed files.
Collaborate with those client representatives responsible for handling eligibility, biometric and incentive data.
Understand and ensure that all appropriate security procedures and privacy policies are enforced when accessing, transferring and processing data files from clients and other sources.
Produce code that is structured, scalable, and reusable.
Automate file processing to minimize or eliminate manual processing activities.
Ensure and commit to implementing components that support and enhance our system architecture and framework.
Ensure that knowledge regarding new technologies related to building systems and applications in LifeCare's environments remains up to date.
Commitment to continuous improvement of existing architecture and framework as defined by IT Development management.
Participate in and provide input into design discussions regarding the component architecture as well as to changes made to the CRM data model supporting the eligibility process.
Ensure delivery of desired results by maintaining extensive knowledge and understanding of industry technology standards.
Ensure implementation of a combination of Oracle SQLLoader and PL/SQL packages/procedures to efficiently load and process large volumes of data.
Effectively use UNIX shell scripts, VBscript/Powershell scripts and/or PERL scripts.
Proactively initiates and participates in design sessions to ensure that software components conform to the approved database design.
Ensure auditability by managing quality control, change control and system documentation efforts.
Qualifications Required:
Bachelor's Degree.
Minimum of 5 years experience in application development.
Strong organizational skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Extensive experience with SQL, PL/SQL and SQL Loader.
Experience with Java, C++ or PeopleSoft CRM PeopleCode preferred.
Founded in 1984, LifeCare is the world-wide leader in employee productivity solutions, helping match its more than 22 million members, from more than 1,900 private and public sector client companies, with time- and money-saving products, services and offers. LifeCare's network spans thousands of partners, and our proprietary "LifeMart" is one of the largest members-only discount shopping platforms on the Internet.
Who we're looking for...
A high energy ecommerce/Internet veteran with both technical and business skills and proven results in improving the user experience and interface. The ability to leverage the internet as a marketing, transaction and relationship building medium to help the company complete its transformation from a small call center-focused business into the leading Internet Media property in childcare & parenting, adult care & aging, and legal and financial services.
If you have big ideas, can push the boundaries and challenge convention, but also possess great listening and collaborating skills then we should be talking!
What's expected of you...
Develop and manage an all-new online member experience leveraging LifeCare's core digital assets, which include:
Tens of thousands of pieces of proprietary and sourced content
Synchronous and asynchronous online broadcasts
Millions of offers from national retailers and leading brands
Hundreds of proprietary databases containing information on millions of service providers
User-generated and viral content, reviews, rankings, social media and company- and need-based communities
Design and implement strategies to integrate advertising into the company's ecommerce solution
Configure and deploy a new CMS and work with analytics to utilize predictive algorithms to support 1:1 personalization and engagement
Build game theory / gamification and rewards into the online experience to drive engagement and usage
Guide transformation of company as content creator to curator by building and managing publishing relationships
Drive registration, consumption, utilization, frequency and revenue
Cultivate and shape a growing design, production and analytics team
Work cross-functionally to ensure continuity of experience across channels
