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Grinnell Mutual · 5 months ago

SOFTWARE ENGINEER - GUIDEWIRE

US-IA-Des Moines

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$66K/yr - $151K/yr

Grinnell Mutual is a recognized leader in the insurance industry, and they are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support their business objectives through Guidewire products. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining software applications, collaborating with teams to customize Guidewire applications, and ensuring software quality through testing and peer reviews.

Auto InsuranceCommercial InsuranceFinancial ServicesInsuranceInsurTechProperty Insurance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Designs, develops and maintains scalable and reliable software applications using technologies such as Java, JavaScript, and/or Gosu

Collaborates with the team to implement, configure, and customize Guidewire applications on the latest Guidewire Cloud Version

Develops and deploys applications in a cloud environment using AWS or Azure

Utilizes version control systems such as Bitbucket to manage and track development tasks

Performs unit testing and participates in peer code reviews to ensure software quality

Ensures software meets security criteria, including adherence to OWASP and applicable industry regulations

Remains current with software development technologies and approaches, refactoring code where needed to keep applications up to date

Communicates and updates teams and stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment with project priorities. Occasionally works with outside vendors or contractors to create solutions and timelines for assigned projects and software issues

Collaborates with third party vendors and Grinnell Mutual technology professionals, including Architecture, Infrastructure and Operations, to ensure technologies used are relevant to the current and future state of software engineering. Takes ownership of team delivery to ensure highest probability of success for team

Leverages automation and DevOps techniques to reduce overall technical maintenance, monitor system performance, improve system quality and reduce manual business process of Grinnell Mutual

Provides support as needed when software outage incidents occur, restoring service in the quickest and most stable manner possible. Knowledge of ITIL methodology is preferred

Contributes to product planning using Agile methodologies. Ensures stories are complete, accurate and ready to be developed before the team commits to them

Adheres to work intake, prioritization, change management, architecture governance and other required best practices of Grinnell Mutual

Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualification

GuidewireJavaPropertyCasualty InsuranceBilling SystemsGUnitAWSAzureBitbucketAgile methodologiesITIL methodologySoftware Development ToolsOralWritten Communication

Required

Experience in Property and Casualty Insurance

Familiarity with GUnit

Designs, develops and maintains scalable and reliable software applications using technologies such as Java, JavaScript, and/or Gosu

Collaborates with the team to implement, configure, and customize Guidewire applications on the latest Guidewire Cloud Version

Develops and deploys applications in a cloud environment using AWS or Azure

Utilizes version control systems such as Bitbucket to manage and track development tasks

Performs unit testing and participates in peer code reviews to ensure software quality

Ensures software meets security criteria, including adherence to OWASP and applicable industry regulations

Remains current with software development technologies and approaches, refactoring code where needed to keep applications up to date

Communicates and updates teams and stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment with project priorities

Occasionally works with outside vendors or contractors to create solutions and timelines for assigned projects and software issues

Collaborates with third party vendors and Grinnell Mutual technology professionals, including Architecture, Infrastructure and Operations

Takes ownership of team delivery to ensure highest probability of success for team

Leverages automation and DevOps techniques to reduce overall technical maintenance, monitor system performance, improve system quality and reduce manual business process of Grinnell Mutual

Provides support as needed when software outage incidents occur, restoring service in the quickest and most stable manner possible

Contributes to product planning using Agile methodologies

Ensures stories are complete, accurate and ready to be developed before the team commits to them

Adheres to work intake, prioritization, change management, architecture governance and other required best practices of Grinnell Mutual

Performs all other duties as assigned

Bachelors' degree from an accredited college/university in programming related field with significant course work and/or experience in design, development and analysis of technology solutions

Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Javascript, or Gosu

Experience in the Property and Casualty Insurance industry

Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Bitbucket, Git)

Attain and keep current necessary certifications for position

Contributes to the growth of technology at Grinnell Mutual by sharing expertise with others

Proven ability to tackle sophisticated business and development problems

Demonstrated proficiency in software development tools, programming languages and software development techniques that adhere to the best practices specific to Grinnell Mutual

Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, schedule and meet deadlines while concurrently managing multiple tasks

Willingness to develop a strong understanding of industry and Grinnell Mutual-specific business practices

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract/concrete variables

Recognizes processing/application inefficiencies and recommends improvements

Demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment towards assignment and problem solving

Demonstrated oral, written, and presentation skills to both technical and non-technical personnel

Requires regular and predictable attendance to meet the customer needs of the position

Must be able to maintain confidentiality and propriety information

Demonstrated ability to adhere to all Grinnell Mutual policies

Demonstrated ability to incorporate Grinnell Mutual core values in all areas work