High School diploma or equivalent; Associate’s or higher degree in computer science or related field preferred., 6+ years of experience in PolicyCenter development and Version Control Software., 3+ years of experience in designing multi-tiered architectures., Agile/Scrum experience and insurance experience preferred..
Key responsibilities:
Participate in the development and maintenance of software products.
Collaborate with a cross-functional Agile team to achieve business objectives.
Troubleshoot complex issues and implement solutions while fostering team growth.
Communicate technical concepts to non-technical personnel and assist with product releases.
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Founded in 1946 as United Fire & Casualty Company, UFG Insurance (Nasdaq: UFCS) is engaged in the business of writing property and casualty insurance through its insurance company subsidiaries. Headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, UFG is licensed as a property and casualty insurer in 50 states, plus the District of Columbia, and is represented by approximately 1,000 independent agencies. A.M. Best Company assigns a financial strength rating of “A-” (Excellent) for the members of United Fire & Casualty Group, with a stable outlook, reflecting long-term balance sheet strength.
UFG is currently seeking a Software Engineer -Guidewire PolicyCenter who will help guide the success of the team through the delivery, development, and maintenance of software products. This role helps ensure team cohesion by collaborating with and coaching team members, pursuing opportunities for improving teamwork, and continuously developing their own skills.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Participate, and have an innovative and guiding role, in the development and maintenance of software in accordance with the needs of the organization.
Collaborate as a member of a cross-functional, Agile team to achieve business objectives.
Drive continuous improvement of the team.
Exemplify and ensure a quality-driven mindset.
Provide and receive technical guidance to/from peers.
Foster development and growth of less experienced developers.
Troubleshoot complex issues and identify and implement solutions.
Develop, improve upon, and follow programming and documentation standards.
Communicate across teams to share knowledge, articulate technical concepts to non-technical personnel, and meet business objectives.
Demonstrate problem sensitivity.
Assist with product releases.
Evaluate software tools and languages for effectiveness.
As member of an agile team, you may perform duties that are typically performed by other job types.
As member of an agile team, this role will be accountable to the team Working Agreement and evolving processes developed and adopted by the team.
Education
Job Specifications:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Associate’s or higher degree in computer science, information technology or related technical field is preferred.
Certifications/Designations
Employees are expected to participate in continuing education throughout their careers.
Experience
6+ years of experience PolicyCenter development.
6+ years of experience with Version Control Software.
3+ years’ experience in designing multi-tiered architectures and breaking out functionality into discrete reusable components.
Agile/Scrum experience preferred.
Insurance experience preferred.
Working Conditions
General Office Environment (or remote)
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Additional tasks and requirements may be assigned, as necessitated by business need. UFG retains the right to modify the description of this job at any time.
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English
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