This position is for an IT Technical Designer within Network Access Businesses responsible for successful translation of business requirements into system design specifications. Liaison to business stakeholders as well as our internal technical teams to design and architect optimal solutions, while ensuring sound project discipline for multiple initiatives is a key component of this role.

Fundamental Components:

• Leadership role (non-supervisory) consulting directly with business stakeholders, project managers, as well as application, database, infrastructure and other technical areas

• Translation of business requirements into technical design documents

• Project evaluation and estimation

• Influence optimal execution of project initiatives and implementation with strong communication, collaboration and planning

• Logical architecture and design process to ensure solutions that allow for future flexibility to address evolving business needs

• Assurance that appropriate security principles and guidelines in design are followed

• Partner closely with other leaders responsible for our infrastructure , applications (largely C#/.net), and SQL Server environments for strategic planning

• Be an active voice in a diverse and engaged team, continually striving to deliver the best results for the multiple business areas supported by NAB

  BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE desired:

• Minimum of 4 years recent and related experience in information systems development or implementation.

• Experience within the Microsoft Windows environment is required.

• Experience with architectural abstractions and design patterns.

• Experience with object-oriented modeling principles methods

• Experience with Technical requirement gathering and generation.

  EDUCATION

  The highest level of education desired for candidates in this position is a Associate's degree or equivalent experience.

  LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

  Information Technology/Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) for Microsoft .NET is desired

  Information Technology/Software Architect is desired

  FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCES

  Functional - Information Technology/Application development/1-3 Years

  Functional - Information Technology/Data / info management & architecture/1-3 Years

  Functional - Information Technology/Project management/1-3 Years

  Functional - Information Technology/Release & resource management/1-3 Years

  TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCES

  Technical - Development Experience/N-Tiered/4-6 Years/System Support

  Technical - Database/Microsoft SQL Server/1-3 Years/Power User

  Technical - Network/Network management/1-3 Years/Administrator

  Technical - Operating Systems/VM/4-6 Years/Administrator

  REQUIRED SKILLS

  General Business/Communicating for Impact/FOUNDATION

  General Business/Ensuring Project Discipline/ADVANCED

  Technology/Selecting and Applying Technology Solutions/ADVANCED

  DESIRED SKILLS

  General Business/Applying Reasoned Judgment/ADVANCED

  Technology/Developing Competitive Technology and Architecture/ADVANCED

  Technology/Promoting Emerging Technology/FOUNDATION

  ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

  Aetna is about more than just doing a job. This is our opportunity to re-shape healthcare for America and across the globe. We are developing solutions to improve the quality and affordability of healthcare. What we do will benefit generations to come.

  We care about each other, our customers and our communities. We are inspired to make a difference, and we are committed to integrity and excellence.

  Together we will empower people to live healthier lives.

  Aetna is an equal opportunity & affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of personal characteristics or status. We take affirmative action to recruit, select and develop women, people of color, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

  We are a company built on excellence. We have a culture that values growth, achievement and diversity and a workplace where your voice can be heard.

  Benefit eligibility may vary by position. Click here to review the benefits associated with this position.

  Aetna takes our candidate's data privacy seriously. At no time will any Aetna recruiter or employee request any financial or personal information (Social Security Number, Credit card information for direct deposit, etc.) from you via e-mail. Any requests for information will be discussed prior and will be conducted through a secure website provided by the recruiter. Should you be asked for such information, please notify us immediately.

Job Function: Information Technology