Guidewire Developer

The Software Developer is responsible for the architecture, design, development, configuration, integration, unit/integration testing, and implementation of software solutions to meet business needs. Solutions are generally of a moderate to high complexity/risk level.

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in management information systems, computer science, or equivalent experience, required.
  • 4+ years of previous experience in development, technical applications and/or information systems, or equivalent, required.
  • Creates technical designs. Designs logical program code and develops flow charts and other technical diagrams. Constructs tests and debugs moderately to highly complex systems.
  • Plans, designs and executes unit and integration testing strategies to ensure application performance in the operational environment. Verifies accuracy and outputs of programs by preparing test data and reviewing test results.
  • Leads and participates in structured walkthroughs and peer reviews of deliverables.
  • Creates effective and efficient business solution designs.
  • In coordination with business analysts, works with customers to ensure an understanding of business problems and to develop a proposed solution according to the specified business requirements.
  • Develops diagrams and models according to industry standards for project-specific development and documentation requirements.
  • Codes, tests and debugs modules, sub-routines or modules of moderate to high complexity. May create components of highly complex modules or programs.
  • Assists in coaching and guiding technical staff regarding software development, methodologies and tools.
  • Performs or participates in the implementation of programs into production, in compliance with approved change management processes. Monitors system/program performance after implementation and corrects systems problems as required.
  • Assumes role of technical lead on small or medium projects.
  • Works with project manager on preparing project plans, estimates, schedules, tracks and reports progress.
  • Implements improvements to overall system performance and system efficiencies to reduce processing costs.
  • Provides on-call support to operational systems to meet divisional service level agreements. Makes recommendations and implements solutions as necessary.
  • Reviews manuals, periodicals, web newsletters, technical reports and other resources to remain current on emerging computer technology.
  • Perform other duties as required.

 

Licenses and / or Certifications:

Certified in Guidewire Configuration preferred.