Systems Developer - Guidewire

Company:  Sovereign General
Department: IT
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid
Language: This role operates in English
Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant

The Opportunity:

As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Cooperators General Insurance company, Sovereign Insurance believes your experience matters. This is our promise to not only our clients but to our employees as well, because we know the strength of our company starts with our people. The smart, curious, and collaborative people who bring their whole heart and passion to work each day. But you can’t pour from an empty cup; we take care of the well-being of our people so that they are inspired to protect Canadian businesses and the lives, families, and communities we impact. Join us and begin shaping your experience at Sovereign.

Our Information Technology team aspires to be a leader in applying technology to power business strategies. We connect concepts with solutions to create value and efficiencies for our clients, employees, and communities. Our success is driven by our skilled and diverse team who are passionate about excellence, innovation, and agility.

As an Intermediate Systems Developer, you will be part of a key strategic initiative here at Sovereign Insurance, building insurance solutions, integrations, and implementing enhancements to Guidewire Policy Center. You will contribute to a range of moderately complex initiatives with the support of your team members.

How you will create impact:

• Building insurance solution on Guidewire Policy Center, configuration and process workflows
• Integrating with existing systems, building new functionalities and customizing OOB features
• Ensure solutions include high quality code, unit testing and adhere to Sovereign IT standards
• Working closely with Solution Designers and other technology partners in translating requirements into a cohesive plan, determining technologies and options for a working solution
• Performing technical analysis, formulate design and program logic in collaboration with Sovereign’s solution design team
• Collaborating with internal/external IT teams, vendor partners and project management to ensure open communication and quality/timely deliverables
• Contributing and leading the implementation, back-out and disaster recovery plans

How you will succeed:

• You thrive on delivering our exceptional client experience through positive and engaging relationships; embracing accountability to achieve effective results.
• You ensure your day to day actions are in harmony with the company’s purpose, vision, and values even when challenged.
• You are open and adaptable to changing conditions with a natural curiosity to explore and try new approaches.
• You value cooperative and collaborative dialogue because diverse perspectives offer more creative and productive solutions.

To join our team:

• You have 3+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.
• Experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter, including configuration and development using Gosu, UI workflows, TeamCity, and Guidewire Studio/IntelliJ.
• Experience in Guidewire tools and accelerators, batch processing, and predefined plugins, paired with a strong understanding of Guidewire architecture and its internal components.
• Experience integrating Guidewire with external systems via web services, REST APIs, and message queues.
• Proficiency in Java/J2EE, Java design principles, unit testing with JUnit, and related web technologies including XML.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools such as JIRA, Git, Jenkins, and Confluence.
• Guidewire Associate Developer certification is mandatory

What you need to know:

• You will travel occasionally.
• Extended work hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required.
• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to take on challenging work and contribute your expertise, creativity, and passion in meaningful ways.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, paid time off, pension and benefits.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and flexible work options.
• The opportunity to work on an inclusive team who inspire each other to explore and achieve what’s possible.
• A company that is committed to support the social, environmental and financial well-being of the lives, families and communities we impact.

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