Job Summary:

• We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced technical project leader to drive the enhancement, development, and management of our Guidewire InsuranceSuite, which includes PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter, ContactManager, and digital portals.
• In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical guidance, documenting new features, and specifying software integration with our core insurance systems.
• Additionally, you will train and mentor other members of the development team.

Role:

• This is a Full Time position based in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate all aspects of Guidewire development projects, including system configurations and external/internal integrations, by conducting technical analysis, designing solutions, documenting requirements, developing software, and conducting thorough testing.
• Demonstrate leadership within the Guidewire development team and collaborate effectively with cross-departmental project teams.
• Establish and promote "best practices" and coding standards for the team, ensuring high-quality development processes.
• Collaborate with software vendors and system integrator partners to provide technical expertise during Guidewire installations and upgrades.
• Take the lead in developing automated test cases to ensure robust software quality.
• Independently solve complex problems and make decisions without requiring constant supervision.
• Encourage and actively participate in pair-programming and coaching sessions with team members to meet project requirements.
• Engage in daily scrums, maintaining effective communication with project managers, team members, and customers.
• Complete assigned projects on time and contribute to the overall success of the team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possess a comprehensive understanding of the entire software development life cycle, including requirements gathering, analysis, design, implementation, testing, and documentation. Familiarity with Agile and Iterative Development models is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong creative problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proven track record of leading small to medium-sized projects and adapting to new languages and development methodologies.
• Effective in collaborating with external contacts, fellow employees, managers, and department staff members.

Core Values:

• We are seeking individuals who are deeply passionate about application development, software engineering, and information technology. We highly value humility and an unwavering commitment to continuous learning.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or equivalent field is required.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software or web application development, including proficiency in an object-oriented language.

Preferred Experience:

• More than 5 years of experience with Gosu, SQL, Java, SOAP or RESTful web services, JavaScript, XML, Git, or similar version control/source code management tools.
• 1 or more years of experience in the insurance or financial industry.
• Working towards the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation is desirable.