Guidewire Software Developer - Hybrid Opportunity (Based in West Des Moines, Iowa)

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 team’s 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:

• Bachelor’s 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 Technology
• 3+ years development experience in at least one Guidewire InsuranceSuite application v10: PolicyCenter or ClaimCenter
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • o Gosu language configuration and coding using Guidewire tools and accelerators, batch process, and predefined plugins
  • o Java
  • o SQL
  • o Agile software development (using Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Jira, etc.)
• Experience with integrations, including knowledge of REST APIs, messaging frameworks, and third-party system integrations
• Expertise in incident management, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
• Prior experience in Property & Casualty Insurance, including multi-product insurance platforms across personal and commercial lines, is strongly preferred.

 

Compensation:

• $80,000 - $120,000 commensurate with experience, plus bonus eligibility

 

Benefits:

We are proud to offer a robust benefits suite that includes:

• Competitive base salary plus incentive plans for eligible team members
• 401(K) retirement plan that includes a company match of up to 6% of your eligible salary
• Free basic life and AD&D, long-term disability and short-term disability insurance
• Medical, dental and vision plans to meet your unique healthcare needs
• Wellness incentives
• Generous time off program that includes personal, holiday and volunteer paid time off
• Flexible work schedules and hybrid/remote options for eligible positions
• Educational assistance

 

 

 

 

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