Co-operators

Senior Systems Developer - P&C Guidewire

Co-operators$72K — $121K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Information Technology or a related field.
  • Post-secondary education in Information Technology, Computer Science or related discipline.
  • 5+ years as a Developer supporting the Guidewire suite throughout the system development life cycle.
  • 3+ years of experience in Object Oriented Programming using JAVA technology is an asset.
  • Experience in formulating design and solutions for new product features with behaviour/test driven development.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of cohesive plans for technology and solution options.
  • Develop new code and utilize existing code for medium to large complexity system features.
  • Create and troubleshoot implementation plans for single systems.
  • Identify and recommend fixes for application defects, analyzing root causes to reduce new defects.
  • Perform unit testing and manage small to medium sized initiatives while guiding junior team members.

Benefits

  • Training and development opportunities to advance your career.
  • Flexible work options with paid time off for personal needs.
  • Holistic well-being programs, including physical and mental health support.
  • Paid volunteer days for community engagement.
  • Comprehensive total rewards package including retirement savings plans and health benefits.
Full Job Description
Company: CGL
Department: IT-Solutions Delivery P/C
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in office)
Language: This role operates in English.
Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant

The Opportunity:

As the Senior Systems Developer you will be a driving member of an integral team responsible for developing system-based solutions by formulating programs, developing and maintaining codes and documenting processes for consistency and continuous improvement. You will contribute to a range of highly complex and diverse team initiatives and provide training and support to the members of your team.

Technologies you have experience with:

  • You have experience with at least one of the Guidewire suite of products - PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, or BillingCenter.
  • You have experience with JIRA, JIRA Service Desk and Confluence or similar tools.
  • Having experience with Guidewire plugins, Message Broker, REST/SOAP services, Informatica is an asset.


How you will create impact:

  • Leading the process of developing a cohesive plan to determine technologies and options for a working solution.
  • Developing new code and leveraging existing code to implement system features of medium to large complexity.
  • Creating an implementation and troubleshooting plan for a single system.
  • Identifying and recommending solutions for application defects, determining root causes and minimizing the introduction of new defects.
  • Performing unit testing and project management activities for small to medium sized initiatives, leading system development project teams and providing guidance to junior team members.


How you will succeed:

  • You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.
  • You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions.
  • You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.
  • You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.


To join our team:

  • You have five years of experience in Information Technology or a related field.
  • You have completed post-secondary education in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline.
  • Five or more years as a Developer supporting the Guidewire suite of products throughout the delivery life cycle/system development life cycle
  • Having three or more years experience in Object Oriented Programming languages using JAVA technology is an asset
  • You have experience with formulating the design and solutions for development of new product features and code enhancements utilizing behaviour/test driven development, preforming code reviews, and providing technical guidance to others.


What you need to know:

  • You will be subject to a Criminal Record and Consumer History background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.


What's in it for you?

  • Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
  • Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
  • A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
  • Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
  • In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.


Salary information

Expected salary range $72,847- $121,411

The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.

Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.

About Co-operators

Co-operators provides auto insurance, home insurance, life insurance, commercial insurance, farm insurance, and group insurance, as well as investment products and property development. They provide travel-related insurance products, hospital and medical coverage, accidental death and dismemberment, vehicle replacement, and hospital and medical coverage insurance.

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