Applications Consultant – Louisville

Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the nation's largest publicly traded health benefits companies. Humana offers a diversified portfolio of health insurance products and related services - through traditional and consumer-choice plans - to employer groups, government-sponsored plans, and individuals.

Today, Humana is a leader in consumer engagement. Throughout its diversified customer portfolio, the company provides guidance that can both help lower costs and lead to a better health plan experience.

Role: Technology Applications Consultant
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Are you a fit?
Are you technically savvy? Would you enjoy using your computer skills to assess business needs and help improve business processes?

Assignment Capsule
As a Technology applications consultant you will: develop an understanding of Humana's business needs and translate those needs into technological systems, design specifications and solutions. You will partner with other associates to analyze, design, develop, implement and integrate moderate and complex business systems that will optimize business outcomes.

• Provide development and ongoing software support and issue resolution
  
• Build a standards-driven, scalable, secure and dynamic portal for the information delivery of Oracle based applications
  
• Partner with other business areas within Humana to understand application requirements and develop programming specifications for development staff
  
• Develop enhancements, resolve issues, coordinate testing of statement releases and oversee regular production efforts including data extracts, data warehouse feeds and printing.

• Builds Trust: You honor your word by doing what you say you are going to do.
  
• Implementation/Execution: You are good at organizing and managing multiple priorities and/or projects by using appropriate methodologies and tools.
  
• Innovate: You introduce new ideas and processes which improve performance and productivity.
  
• Problem Solving: You are a problem solver with the ability to encourage others in collaborative problem solving. Acting as both a broker and consultant regarding resources, you engage others in problem solving without taking over.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent experience
  
• Prior Java and J2EE programming experience and Oracle development work
  
• Experience in the areas of software development and support
  
• Development experience using Visual Studio, Java, ASP, XML, HTML and SQL
  
• Comprehensive understanding of SDLC, OO principles and design patterns

• Working knowledge of the Infra Application Suite, Crystal Reports, .NET and mainframe development
  
• Knowledge of JSR 168 Java Portlet specification processes

• You will report to a Technology Manager. This area is under the leadership of the SVP & Chief Operating Officer.