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Verified Pay $80,000 - $120,000 per year
Hours Full-time
Location West Des Moines, Iowa

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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 #TMG

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Posting ID: 1156612764 Posted: 2025-09-09 Job Title: Guidewire Software Developer Site