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Grinnell Mutual · 1 week ago

Software Engineer - Guidewire

Des Moines, IA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$66K/yr - $151K/yr

Grinnell Mutual is a recognized leader in the insurance industry, known for its exceptional workplace culture. They are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support business objectives through the effective use of Guidewire products, contributing to a cross-functional Agile Software Development Team.

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 SystemsGUnitVersion Control Systems

Required

Experience in Property and Casualty Insurance

Familiarity with GUnit

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

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