Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company

Software Engineer III - Guidewire

Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or Software Engineering required
  • 6+ years of experience in Java (J2EE) or GOSU development
  • 2+ years in a Senior Developer or Technical Lead role
  • Minimum 5+ years of development experience with Guidewire
  • Strong SQL experience with Microsoft SQL Server databases
  • Proficient in Guidewire tools and accelerators with a strong Gosu and Java background
  • Experience in the P&C insurance sector is required

Responsibilities

  • Code and configure software applications according to internal and external requirements
  • Analyze, design, and implement functional enhancements for the Guidewire product suite
  • Develop and maintain SDLC artifacts and departmental standards
  • Manage production support and release activities for smooth go-lives
  • Ensure implementation accuracy through unit testing and support QA
  • Communicate technical recommendations to business analysts and end users
  • Provide ongoing L3 support for integration components based on SLAs

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package
  • Bonus eligibility based on performance
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Work in a collaborative environment with strong IT partnerships
  • Flexibility for on-call support during critical project phases
Full Job Description
Job Summary: Participates in the customization, development, enhancement and maintenance of Guidewire suite of applications and systems. Assists in the design, coding, testing, debugging, and implementation phases of the application systems development process and also provides technical support for application systems bug fixes, defects, issue resolution and regular maintenance.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Code and configure software applications to adhere to designs supporting internal business requirements or external customers
  • Participate in the analysis, design, and technical implementation of functional enhancements for the Guidewire product suite, adhering to provided technical specifications and business requirements
  • Responsible for developing, maintaining, and enforcing SDLC artifacts, processes, and departmental standards related to implementation
  • Responsible for production support activities and release management activities and ensure smooth production go live during release days
  • Ensure implementation accuracy through unit testing and assisting with QA and user acceptance testing
  • Communicate technical recommendations back to business analysts and end users
  • Participate in on-going L3 support & resolution for implemented integration related components per established SLAs
  • Ensure that the best practices are enforced and followed during the development process
  • Support offshore and junior developers by providing advice, coaching and technical support on their development tasks
  • Align to the maintenance and enforcement of SDLC processes, departmental standards, style requirements and all other procedures necessary for data and system integrity
  • Comply with proper internal controls as necessary to conduct job functions and/or carry out responsibilities and/or administrative activities at the company
  • Perform special projects and other duties as may be assigned
  • Establish and build strong working relations and partnerships with various levels of IT management, staff and business stakeholders
  • On-Call support is required if needed during weekends and evenings for project go-live and critical Sev1 issues


Full stack
  • Responsible for working on both front-end and back-end development processes and assist in the decision-making with new methods and technologies
  • Design, develop, and maintain fully-fledged and functioning platforms with databases or servers which do not need other third-party applications to build an entire system from scratch
  • Develop and maintain responsive, intuitive user interfaces using modern web technologies
  • Build robust back-end systems and APIs
  • Ensure high performance, security, and scalability of the software solutions
  • Responsible for development using full-stack development, including proficiency in front-end frameworks and back-end technologies


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree (in Computer Science, MIS, or Software Engineering) required
  • 6+ years professional development experience in Java (J2EE) or GOSU
  • 2+ years as a Senior Developer or Technical Lead
  • Minimum 5+ years development experience on Guidewire
  • 4+ years professional development experience with SQL using Microsoft SQL Server databases
  • A full understanding of the Guidewire product suite and the frameworks/options available for development
  • Strong hands-on experience relating to screen-related changes, changes to wizards, workflows, validation rules, and Business rules
  • Experience performing configuration and coding using Guidewire tools and accelerators, Guidewire Branch, and Guidewire predefined plugins to create data models and implement new data structures
  • A strong Gosu and Java background
  • Experience utilizing Guidewire Studio
  • Experience and knowledge with Guidewire Cloud Platform implementation is a plus
  • Experience utilizing SOAP/Restful Web Service and XML for application-to-application integration
  • Experience writing SQL queries using Gosu for regular data fixes
  • Experience in deployment automation tools like Octopus, Azure DevOps CI/CD automated build pipelines
  • Experience working in insurance industry P&C sector required
  • Experience in other Guidewire suites BillingCenter, PolicyCenter, ProducerEngage and CustomerEngage is a plus


Salary range $125,000 to $135,000. Ultimate salary offered will be based on factors such as applicant experience and geographic location. Our company offers a competitive benefits package and bonus eligibility on top of base.

About Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company

Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company is a subsidiary of Tokio Marine Group, a global insurance company. They offer a range of commercial insurance products, including property, liability, and automobile coverage. They work with a network of independent agents and brokers to provide customized insurance solutions to businesses of all sizes. They are committed to providing exceptional customer service and have received numerous awards for their claims handling and underwriting expertise.
Learn more about Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1980

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