Guidewire Developer - Java (4-10 yrs)

Responsibilities :

- Develop, customize, and configure Guidewire InsuranceSuite applications.

- Collaborate with business analysts and other stakeholders to gather requirements.

- Create and maintain technical documentation for Guidewire solutions.

- Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, and deployment.

- Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.

- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Guidewire applications.

- Work with QA teams to ensure the quality and functionality of software deliverables.

- Provide technical support and mentorship to junior developers as needed.

Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

- 3+ years of experience in Guidewire development and implementation.

- In-depth knowledge of Guidewire InsuranceSuite products (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter).

- Proficiency in Java, GOSU, and XML.

- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Skills :

- Guidewire InsuranceSuite

- Java

- GOSU

- XML

- Agile

- Scrum

- Technical Documentation

- Software Development Lifecycle

- Troubleshooting

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

1. The role will work with internal customers/architects/Developers to design, develop, and maintain functionality within the Guidewire platform.

2. Work with development teams so that proper patterns/practices are used to deliver software solutions.

3. Represent Configuration resources and demand in planning sessions with a keen eye on delivery.

4. Responsible for Development skill assessments and making sure Developers are getting the proper feedback around the work that they are doing.

5. Assess Technical Debt and Priorities with the development teams and leads to make sure the solutions that are built are sustainable and are production ready.

6. Other Duties as assigned.

Knowledge :

- 4+ years of experience with Guidewire applications.

- An understanding of the insurance business, an ability to talk to business analysts and SMEs in order to translate business requirements into system changes.

- A full understanding of the GW product suite and the frameworks/options available for Development.

- Knowledge in configuration and coding using Guidewire tools and accelerators, Guidewire Batch, and Guidewire predefined plugins.

- Experience in configuration of screen layouts, including creation of new screens, enhancements to others and XML file changes.

- Database definition and design at the application level

- Experience relating to screen-related changes, changes to wizards, workflows, validation rules, an Business rules.

- Definition, design and configuration of the company structure (single or multiple internal companies, organization structure, regions, branches, users, roles, permissions, producer codes)

Skills and Abilities:

- Ability to solve business needs/requirements with creative use of out of the box functionality.

- A strong Gosu and Java background as well as utilization of Guidewire Studio required.

- Must have experience using Java and J2EE

- Highly proficient in SQL (T-SQL or PL/SQL)

- Experience writing SQL Queries

- Excellent written and oral communication skills

- Excellent interpersonal skills.

- Strong analytical and technical skills.

- Prior experience with GIT, Jenkins, Rally or other similar applications.

Other Position Parameters :

- Experience with Insurance Systems and GW capabilities

- Experience with the mortgage lending or servicing industries a plus.

- Knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture, and overall strategies around data reuse and integration.

- Ability to drive the work forward, collaborating with the business and technical staff on a daily basis.

- A strong sense of customer service with a strong desire to deliver.