CNA Financial Corporation

Senior Software Engineer - Guidewire Developer

CNA Financial Corporation$72K — $141K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field; equivalent experience accepted.
  • 7+ years of systems analysis and application program development experience; must have 4 years of Guidewire implementation.
  • Required experience with Guidewire Cloud platform implementations.
  • Hands-on experience with Guidewire integrations and Cloud APIs, REST, and microservices.
  • Strong programming knowledge in Java/Spring Boot and familiarity with API-driven development.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design for complex Guidewire Cloud applications and integrations.
  • Provide advanced technical consultation to IT and business leaders.
  • Mentor and develop staff throughout the application development life cycle.
  • Act as liaison between clients, vendors, and IT applications.
  • Research and recommend efficient application programming solutions based on strategic objectives.
  • Contribute to strategic direction of the applications portfolio with IT partners.
  • Support production implementation and work with technical staff to resolve issues.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment allowing flexibility between remote and office work.
  • Opportunity to mentor and develop junior staff in application development.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology and tools, such as AI-assisted engineering tools.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams across the organization.
  • Potential for professional growth in the rapidly evolving insurtech landscape.
Full Job Description
Senior-level individual contributor responsible for designing, configuring, integrating, developing, and supporting complex Guidewire Cloud applications. Leads Guidewire solution design, configurations, and integrations using Cloud APIs, REST services, microservices, and vendor platforms while partnering with business, IT, architecture, and delivery teams. Provides technical guidance, mentors developers, supports production stability, and leverages Agile practices and AI-assisted engineering tools to improve delivery speed, quality, and business value.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
  • Serves as the lead designer for major, and highly complex systems and subsystems, applying deep knowledge of available technologies, tools, and existing designs. Leads the configuration and integration of vendor applications and consulting resources with CNA applications and resources.
  • Provides advanced technical consultation to business and IT leaders across complex application development and support, including performance engineering, testing, production implementation, recovery, maintenance, stability, defect resolution, and SLA compliance.
  • Acts as expert technical resource to develop and mentor staff in all phases of the development and implementation process. Participates in instructing, directing, and checking the design or applications work of others.
  • Acts as liaison between clients, vendors, consulting resources, and applications area. Analyzes problems regarding detailed requirements and capabilities and works cross organizationally to resolve issues and solve problems.
  • Researches and evaluates new and/or alternative solutions and recommends the most efficient and cost-effective application programming solution consistent with strategic direction. Also anticipates changes to determine development tools, processes and implements those decisions.
  • Assists with the identification and selection of information technologies, vendors, and/or consulting resources which assist the functional business units in meeting their strategic objectives.
  • Works closely with other IT areas to contribute to the overall strategic direction of the applications portfolio. Includes partnering with Architecture to assist with the overall technology direction of CNA.
  • May code new or modified programs, reuse existing code through the use of program development software alternatives and/or integrate purchased solutions.
  • In conjunction with operations area technical staff, supports the implementation of the application into production and testing environments. May confer with technical personnel to identify and resolve issues.
  • May perform additional duties as assigned.


May perform additional duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationship

Typically Director or above

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
  • Solid technical knowledge of high-level programming languages, databases, interfaces, and familiarity with application program development alternatives.
  • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with peers, IT Management and staff, and internal/external business partners/clients.
  • Experience with Guidewire Cloud platform implementations is REQUIRED.
  • Experience and knowledge with Guidewire Cloud Platform implementation is a plus. Strong experience configuring Guidewire Policy Center using Gosu, PCF, Data Model, Rules, and APD.
  • Hands-on experience designing and implementing Guidewire integrations using Cloud APIs, REST APIs, Integration Gateway, App Events, Kafka, and microservices architectures.
  • Strong knowledge of Java/Spring Boot, API-driven development, event-driven architectures, and Guidewire Cloud integration patterns.
  • Good understanding of Insurance functions and processes, both within the organization and across the industry, preferably commercial/specialty lines of insurance industry.
  • Experience using Generative AI tools such as Copilot, Claude Code, and AI coding assistants to accelerate configuration development, code generation, reviews, unit test creation, and defect resolution is plus.
  • Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and other business-related software systems or languages including J2EE technologies, Micro services etc.
  • Knowledge of Guidewire Dev/Ops and testing framework is a plus.
  • Proficiency with Google Cloud technologies is plus.
  • In-depth knowledge and experience with Agile system development life cycle required. Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and product-based software delivery preferred.


Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum of 7 years of systems analysis and application program development experience, of which 4 years of Guidewire implementation experience is must.
  • Previous experience in working with distributed teams including internal and external vendors.
  • Guidewire Policy Center Ace or Guidewire Cloud Integration Ace certification is a plus.


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About CNA Financial Corporation

CNA Financial Corporation provides commercial property and casualty insurance products primarily in the United States. It offers professional liability coverages and risk management services to various professional firms, including architects, real estate agents, and accounting and law firms; directors and officers, employment practices, fiduciary, and fidelity coverages to small and mid-size firms, public and privately held firms, and not-for-profit organizations; and commercial property, general liability, cyber liability, umbrella, and excess liability, as well as various other property and casualty coverages for healthcare institutions, professional services firms, and other specialized industries. The company also provides warranty and service contracts for consumer goods, and extended service contracts for consumer automobiles and recreational vehicles; and accident and health, and group life insurance products. In addition, it offers management and professional liability insurance and risk management services, as well as other specialized property and casualty coverages to various healthcare organizations, including hospitals, physician groups, and nursing homes. The company markets its products through independent agents, brokers, and general underwriters to various customers, including small, medium, and large businesses; insurance companies; associations; and other industry groups. CNA Financial Corporation was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Learn more about CNA Financial Corporation
Size
5,600 employees
Market Cap
$11.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$690 million
Founded
1973
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$10.8 billion
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