Application Developer III (Guidewire/Java) Remote

About the job Application Developer III (Guidewire/Java) Remote

Protecting our policyholders' dreams, passions, and livelihoods has a direct impact on the communities we serve. We work towards excellence, conduct ourselves with high integrity, and take our work seriously, but not ourselves. Small Details. Big Difference. Find out how you can make a difference with a career at Society.

Position / RoleOverview

Society Insurance is seeking an experienced Guidewire Developer to join our Information Technology team, serving as a technical lead to one of our core teams. The ideal candidate will possess specialized skills in Guidewire InsuranceSuite Configuration and/or Integration, preferably with expertise in the ClaimCenter platform.

Must live within MN, WI or IL. You must come to Fond Du Lac Office several times a year.

About the Role

• Leads and performs application development, as part of agile project and/or maintenance work.
• Leads and performs Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) activities: transforms requirements into prototypes, writes code, performs testing, debugs code issues, promotes code, and provides implementation support.
• Researches, designs, and presents user interfaces and software navigation techniques.
• Works with Project Leads and/or System Architects to define, estimate, and complete project tasks.
• Collaborates with Business Analysts and Quality Analysts to resolve any testing issues.
• Provides technical leadership and development of insurance system enhancements and integrations.
• Coaches, mentors, and guides Application Developers on standard practices and tasks.
• Records time consistently and accurately for assigned project tasks. Provides progress status information.
• Leads and mentors unit, system, and regression testing prior to advancing to Quality Assurance testing.
• Solves software and business process challenges by reading code or technical documentation.
• Attends and participates in scrum/agile ceremonies on a regular basis.

About You

• You enjoy working with others and helping them set objectives
• You're dedicated to meeting customer needs.
• You enjoy analyzing and solving difficult problems.
• You're an attentive and active listener.
• You enjoy setting goals and achieving them.

What it Will Take

• Associate's degree in Computer Science.
• 6+ years of application development experience.
• Demonstrated experience in Guidewire/Gosu (or Java) programming; object-oriented design
• Experience in project-based application development environments (PM, SDLC methods).
• Working knowledge in designing and developing a multiple tier environment.
• Experience with mentoring and coaching others in a technical environment.
• Traditional Benefits: Health, Dental, Life, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement: Traditional or Roth 401K, Defined Contribution, PLUS Profit-Sharing Plan
• Work-Life Balance: Company-Paid Holidays, Flexible Scheduling, PTO, Telecommuting Options
• Education : Career Coaching, Company-Paid Courses, Student Loan & Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness: Employee Assistance Program, Health Club Membership, Wellness Reimbursement