Business Systems Support Specialist
Company: EquiTrust Life Insurance Company
Location: West Des Moines
Posted on: January 18, 2023
Job Description:
The Business Systems Support Specialist is responsible for
reviewing and implementing business required logic, per requests,
in the administration system. The incumbent is responsible for
acquiring knowledge of existing systems/procedures and gathering
information to help facilitate resolution of system issues. The
Business Systems Support Specialist must maintain technical
knowledge of products and processing in order to develop and
maintain adequate requirements, development and testing
documentation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develops new scripts per specifications including unit testing
completed scripts, reviewing changes with business analyst, and
developing required documentation as defined by company development
standards.
- Maintains strict adherence to standards for documentation,
development techniques, testing, and other related development
activity.
- Maintains existing scripts as per project task specifications
including coding the alterations, testing the corrected scripts and
updating the required documentation as defined by company
development standards.
- Participates in walk-throughs of script design, coding, and
testing in order to minimize occurrence of program problems.
- Keeps up-to-date on business process changes and new products
to identify new opportunities for efficiencies, new scripts
required, or modifications based on changing requirements.
- Keeps designated individuals informed on project/work
status.
- Continues to focus on developing technical and business skills
to best support system applications.
- Supports the Information Technology team and other departments
on an as needed basis.
- Willingly takes on additional responsibilities as requested in
order to accomplish department and Company objectives.
- Actively participates and contributes to the goals and
objectives of the Company by working collaboratively and fostering
a positive and inclusive work environment.
Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to understand programming concepts.
- Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and solve problems
and issues of all types; must be able to identify situations that
fall outside the parameters of normal or routine activity.
- Possess analytical skills including proficiency with research
tools and techniques.
- Must be able to multi-task and manage time in order to meet
varying deadlines; must be able to execute under pressure.
- Responsible, reliable, dedicated, and accountable.
- Organized and self-directed.
- Intuitive, problem solver, and analytical.
- Quick learner.
- Ability to work effectively with all departments and affiliates
to ensure integration of strategic goals and principles.
Training or Work Experience:
- If high school diploma or equivalent, minimum 4 years
programming experience required.
- If Associates degree, minimum 2 years programming experience
required.
- If Bachelor's degree, minimum 0 years programming experience
required.
- Experience working in an insurance company preferred.
Education:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
- Associates Degree preferred.
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Working Conditions:
- Travel not likely/required.
Applicants have rights under federal employment laws. To learn
more, visit
https://www.equitrust.com/careers/opportunities/federal-employment-laws/.
Keywords: EquiTrust Life Insurance Company, West Des Moines , Business Systems Support Specialist, Other , West Des Moines, Iowa
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