Guidewire ClaimCenter Technical Lead

Aviva; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Guidewire ClaimCenter Technical Lead to spearhead the design and implementation of transformative solutions. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance claims processing efficiency and customer satisfaction. Your expertise in Guidewire tools and application development will drive innovation and simplify workflows. This forward-thinking company offers a competitive rewards package, career development opportunities, and a hybrid work model, making it an exciting place to advance your career while contributing to meaningful change in the insurance sector.

Benefits

Annual bonus eligibility

Retirement savings plan

Health benefits

Personal wellness programs

Volunteer opportunities

Career development support

Competitive vacation package

Corporate wellness programs

Employee-driven diversity programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Guidewire Application Development.
• Expertise in GOSU Language and Guidewire tools.
• Strong coding skills in multiple languages including C#, Java, and Python.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of Guidewire ClaimCenter solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to develop and maintain the application.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.

Skills

Guidewire Application Development

GOSU Language

RESTful APIs

Agile Software Development

C#

Java

Python

SQL

Design Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Computer Science

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 Guidewire ClaimCenter Technical Lead.

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 use Guidewire's capabilities to enhance our claims processing efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.

This position reports to the AVP - Software Engineering.

What you’ll do

• Build architectural diagrams / design documents
• Write programs, configure / package / deploy software
• Perform peer code reviews
• Lead a team of developers and analysts in the development and maintenance of the Guidewire ClaimCenter application.
• Collaborate with business partners 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 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 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 $92,100 to $171,000. 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.