Description :
As a Guidewire Software Developer, you will be responsible for the design, development, maintenance, and enhancement of solutions within the Guidewire insurance platform. This role requires a strong technical presence in shaping system architecture and strategy, adherence to development best practices, and a focus on scalable, high-performance system design.
Success in this position demands a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and thought leadership. You will work closely with solution architects, IT delivery teams, product owners, and other key stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions that drive business value and operational efficiency.
Accountabilities :
- Perform analysis, advanced level design, development, configuration, and testing for Guidewire platform solutions
- Perform hands-on analysis, design, development, and system configuration for assignments of intermediate to advanced complexity by customizing UI, business rules, workflows, and data models
- Integrate Guidewire applications with third-party APIs, payment systems, rating engines, and databases
- Define technical requirements for specific assignments and analyze systems, ensure solutions are scalable, and recommend improvements in procedures and protocols
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and monitor the health of the system, escalating or alerting as appropriate
- Solve technical problems by identifying root cause and proactively addressing issues related to the system or integrations
- Build architectural diagrams and design documents
- Communicate technical challenges and set technical direction effectively and concisely with team members
- Provide consistent technical feedback and guidance on complex issues and initiatives to ensure the teams work complies with organizational standards, processes, and protocols
- Monitor application performance to ensure system reliability and resolve performance bottlenecks
- Maintain Guidewire environment by supporting updates, patches, and configuration changes
- Deliver meaningful and impactful work at a predictable and steady cadence that is aligned with enterprise release schedule
- Drive continuous improvement through knowledge and ongoing learning of current industry trends and techniques to formulate solutions
- Participate in Agile environment
Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.Relevant certifications (e.g., Guidewire Certified Associate, Guidewire Certified Specialist, or Lead EnterpriseEngage Developer) are a plus.5+ years of experience in Information Technology3+ years development experience in at least one Guidewire InsuranceSuite application v10 : PolicyCenter or ClaimCenterDemonstrated experience with :1. Gosu language configuration and coding using Guidewire tools and accelerators, batch process, and predefined plugins
2. Java
3. SQL
4. Agile software development (using Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Jira, etc.)
Experience with integrations, including knowledge of REST APIs, messaging frameworks, and third-party system integrationsExpertise in incident management, troubleshooting, and root cause analysisPrior experience in Property & Casualty Insurance, including multi-product insurance platforms across personal and commercial lines, is strongly preferred.(ref : hirist.tech)