Guidewire ClaimCenter Developer

Aviva; Markham; Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Lead for Guidewire ClaimCenter, responsible for driving claims transformation and enhancing processing efficiency. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with global teams to design, develop, and implement innovative solutions that improve customer satisfaction. You will lead the architectural design, ensure best practices in code development, and provide mentorship to team members. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment that values collaboration and continuous improvement. If you are passionate about technology and looking to advance your career, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual bonus eligibility

Retirement savings plan

Health benefits

Personal wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Competitive vacation package

Option to purchase extra vacation days

Corporate wellness programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Guidewire ClaimCenter Application Development.
• Expertise in GOSU Language and coding RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of Guidewire ClaimCenter solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Skills

GOSU Language

Guidewire ClaimCenter Application Development

RESTful APIs

Agile Software Development

C#

Java

Python

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Guidewire Cloud Associate Certification

Tools

Git

Bitbucket

Jenkins

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

We are looking for a positive and collaborative Technical Lead – Guidewire ClaimCenter.

As part of our Software Engineering Group, you will be working with globally distributed teams, including business representatives, business analysts, architects, and engineers to plan, design, develop, test, and implement solutions. We embrace a culture challenging the status quo and constantly looking to simplify processes, technology, and workflow.

As a Guidewire ClaimCenter Technical Lead, you will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of Guidewire ClaimCenter solutions within our organization. You will play a pivotal role in driving our claims transformation agenda, ensuring that we leverage Guidewire's capabilities to enhance our claims processing efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.

What you’ll do

• Build architectural diagrams / design documents
• Write programs, configure / package / deploy software
• Perform peer code reviews
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Design and implement ClaimCenter configurations and integrations with external systems.
• Ensure best practices are followed in code development, testing, and deployment.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Manage the technical aspects of ClaimCenter upgrades and patches.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner.
• Monitor system performance and recommend improvements to enhance functionality.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related fields, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years proven experience in Guidewire ClaimCenter Application Development
• Expertise in GOSU Language, configuration and coding using Guidewire tools and accelerators, Guidewire Batch, and Guidewire predefined plugins
• Read code in other languages and reverse engineer products
• Agile software development, including the use of Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Jira, Confluence, etc.
• Domain knowledge on Property & Casualty Insurance
• Guidewire Cloud Associate Certification is a must.
• 5+ years of Guidewire development experience.
• 5+ years of experience coding RESTful APIs.
• 5+ years of experience with coding in multiple programming languages such as C#, Java, Python, etc.
• 5+ years of experience with relational databases and SQL – MS SQL Server & Transact SQL proficiency preferred.
• Expertise in the end-to-end design and development of business database applications.
• Experience creating modern web applications and designing Web APIs with REST/JSON.
• In-depth understanding of design thinking and customer-centric development.

What you’ll get:

• The salary band for this position ranges from $79,500 to $147,700. Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity.
• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
• Outstanding Career Development opportunities.
• We’ll support your professional development education.
• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year
• Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion
• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health
• Hybrid flexible work model

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is a new position which has been posted both internally & externally.

Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.