Developer Consultant

Zurich Insurance Company; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is seeking a Guidewire Developer to customize applications in a hybrid role. Responsibilities include developing user interfaces and leading a configuration team. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of Guidewire experience, strong Java skills, and P&C insurance knowledge. The position offers a collaborative workplace, competitive benefits, and a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive health/benefits plan

Generous vacation and personal days

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Guidewire PolicyCenter or ClaimCenter configuration experience.
• Experience with full SDLC and iterative (Agile) development lifecycle.
• Hands-on Guidewire implementation proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Customize user interfaces, workflows, and business logic.
• Lead a strong configuration team to deliver quality configurations.
• Analyze and resolve application performance issues.

Skills

Guidewire PolicyCenter

Java development

Agile development

Database management

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Guidewire Studio

JIRA

Jenkins

Git

SVN

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity

Zurich Canada is seeking a Guidewire Developer (PolicyCenter) to develop and customize Guidewire Applications. Reporting to the Core Platforms Delivery Lead, you will help customize user interfaces, workflows, and business logic using Guidewire Studio and Gosu (Guidewire’s programming language). This is a hybrid role in a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace.

What you will do

• 5+ years of Guidewire PolicyCenter or ClaimCenter configuration, with applied Java development experience and exposure to SDLC, Java EE, and Gosu.
• Experience with full SDLC and iterative (Agile) development lifecycle as used in Guidewire implementations.
• Hands-on Guidewire implementation proficiency and experience in Guidewire product configuration across several areas of PolicyCenter and/or ClaimCenter.
• Experience in Guidewire Configuration Development (GOSU, Rules Engine, Data Model, PCF, Wizards, Workflow, Activity, etc.). Experience with XML, GUnit, Jenkins, Git/Subversion/TFS, code coverage, and code scan tools.
• Leadership skills: assertive, clear communication; ability to inspire and develop a strong configuration team to deliver quality configurations.
• P&C Insurance Industry and domain knowledge.
• Experience working on large-scale projects, preferably for policy administration or claims systems, including at least two years on a major business integration effort covering all project lifecycle phases.
• Expert-level Guidewire/Java developer with Guidewire PolicyCenter or ClaimCenter experience, preferably certified on version 10 or cloud.
• Experience working directly with Guidewire PolicyCenter or ClaimCenter for Commercial Lines is preferred. Strong object-oriented analysis and programming skills.
• Experience with Agile and DevOps tools: JIRA, Git, Bamboo; SVN and Jenkins are assets. Strong integration development experience. Proficiency in JMS/Queue development is required.
• Experience analyzing and resolving Guidewire or other application performance issues. Web service development experience (SOA) and experience with XML and JSON payloads.
• Hands-on technical expertise related to integration with complex legacy mainframe applications is preferred.

Job Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience in database analysis or programming; or

High school diploma or equivalent and 8+ years of experience in database analysis or programming; or

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 6+ years of experience in database analysis or programming. AND experience working at multiple phases of database management.

Preferred :

• Insurance Industry Experience.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Organizational and analytical skills.

Our Culture

At Zurich, we are proud of our culture and DEI initiatives. We encourage diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging (DIEB), and strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome. We value collaboration, input, and tools to help employees make an impact. We offer a comprehensive health/benefits plan and a competitive total compensation package, plus generous vacation and personal days.

Zurich provides time off for personal reasons, vacations, cultural or religious holidays, or mental health days. We are committed to continuous improvement and offer training and development opportunities. We also support community involvement and recognize our awards for workplace culture.

About Us

Zurich Canada is part of the Zurich Insurance Group, a multi-line insurer with ~55,000 employees worldwide. Zurich Canada has served mid-sized and large companies in the Canadian commercial market for 100 years, with over 500 employees across the country. We aspire to be risk management professionals’ first choice as their premier partner in meeting today’s and tomorrow’s risk challenges.

A future with Zurich

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 148 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. We serve more than 25 industries and insurance for 90% of the Fortune 500. We offer ongoing career development opportunities and foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where employees feel a sense of belonging. Be part of the next evolution of the insurance industry.