Sr. Software Engineer-Guidewire

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Individual contributor responsible providing a high level of expertise in systems analysis and design, application development and/or integration, and testing of complex systems applications to support business needs. Provides guidance to others informally and formally leads teams on a project and/or program. The focus of this position will be leading, architecting, designing, developing or integrating business applications.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

• Evaluates complex client area requirements and processes and designs or prepares application system specifications and develops, tests and implements efficient and cost effective application solutions. Includes issue resolution and on-going system maintenance.
• May lead the integration of vendor applications and consulting resources with existing applications and resources. May hold the development lead or sub lead role on a project and/or program.
• Works as technical consultant to programming staff and/or business unit to mentor staff in all phases of the program development, testing and implementation process. Participates in instructing, directing, and checking the design or applications work of others.
• Coordinates the activities of the section with the client area and other IT areas (e.g., infrastructure, testing, and solutions).
• Researches and evaluates new, alternative solutions, and/or architecture and recommends the most efficient and cost effective solution for the systems design including estimating costs as necessary.
• Acts as liaison between Business, vendor teams, product owners and applications areas ensuring adherence to requirements and user acceptance criteria’s.
• May participate in developing recommendations for best practices and implementation guidelines on Guidewire Insurance Suite platform.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationship Typically Director or above

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• 1. Solid technical knowledge of high level programming languages, databases, interfaces, and familiarity with application program development alternatives.
• 2. In-depth knowledge and experience with Agile system development life cycle required. Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and product-based software delivery preferred.
• 3. Experience with Guidewire platform implementations is REQUIRED.
• 4. Experience and knowledge of GW tools, GW Configurations (Incl. GOSU), Design and implementing integrations with other Guidewire products and 3rd Party Vendors.
• 5. Experience and knowledge with Guidewire Cloud Platform implementation is a plus.
• 6. Experience and knowledge in API driven development, testing and automation.
• 7. Excellent communications and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with peers, IT Management and staff, and internal/external business partners/clients.
• 8. Good understanding of Insurance functions and processes, both within the organization and across the industry, preferably commercial insurance industry.
• 9. Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and other business related software systems or languages including J2EE technologies, Micro services etc.
• 10. Knowledge of Guidewire Dev/Ops and testing framework is a plus.
• 11. Experience in Guidewire version upgrades and Guidewire cloud migration is preferred.
• Education & Experience
• 1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• 2. Typically a minimum of total seven years of systems analysis and application program development experience, of which three years of Guidewire implementation experience is must.
• 3. Previous experience in working with distributed teams including internal and external vendors.
• 4. Certifications required - Guidewire Associate - V10 and above versions.
• 5. Guidewire Claim Center ACE certification is a plus.

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