Role: Guidewire developer

Location: REMOTE

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We have an urgent requirement for a Guidewire developer. Candidate should be experienced not only in GOSU but JAVA also.

Responsibilities

• Develop Guidewire applications including Guidewire configuration, development, regulatory changes, rate changes, etc.
• Work with internal customers to design, develop, make program and/or configuration changes and maintain complex integration software working within Guidewire software integration frameworks.
• Utilize diverse technical experiences to build and maintain integrations to multi-platform applications.
• Write documentation to describe program development, logic, and modifications. Update story cards or other related documentation.
• Coordinate the implementation of all new development across client interfaces (Gosu, Java, etc.)
• Responsible for development and maintenance of common development utilities to support execution of Guidewire
• Support testing activities and resolve issues identified as assigned.
• Provide support through internal application users in order to make our processes more efficient and better serve our customers.
• Assist others in programming and configuration of Guidewire’s Suite of applications.
• Maintain a working knowledge of advances in information technology.
• Create manuals for clients that describe installation and operating procedures.
• Assist clients with issue resolution. Recreate steps taken by client to locate and modify software inconsistencies.
• Support the training of end-user clients to use programs and provide technical assistance.
• Install and complete preliminary testing of software development. Support IT and departmental testing of development before implementation into live environment. Monitor performance of program after implementation.
• Ensure system/application availability through business continuity planning and annual tests.
• Monitor and communicate project status to IT management, sponsors, and vendors, as appropriate.
• Balance schedules, scope, budgets, and resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing Guidewire applications in at least one of the following: PolicyCenter, ClaimsCenter, or BillingCenter.
• 2+ years of experience in configuration and coding using Guidewire tools and accelerators, Guidewire Batch, Guidewire predefined plugins.
• A strong Gosu and Java background as well as utilization of Guidewire Studio required.
• Configuration of screen layouts, including creation of new screens, enhancements to others and XML file changes.
• Prior experience with GIT, Jenkins, Jira, Bugzilla, or other similar applications to support execution of Guidewire.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum project management methodology.
• Working understanding of relational database design in SQL Server.
• Web Services, XML and ANSI SQL experience.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Education/Skills:

• 3+ years of experience with Guidewire applications.
• Guidewire Certification preferred, but not required.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent job experience.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Eagerness to mentor peers with Gosu development.