Senior Guidewire Developer

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is seeking a Guidewire Developer in Toronto. This hybrid role involves developing and customizing Guidewire applications, with responsibilities including configuration, Java development, and issue resolution. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with Guidewire and various SDLC methodologies. The position offers a collaborative, values-driven culture and competitive compensation packages including vacation and health benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Four weeks vacation

Personal days

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Database Analysis or Programming.
• Experience in Guidewire implementation and product configuration.
• Expert Level Guidewire / Java Developer with ClaimCenter experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and customize Guidewire Applications.
• Lead configuration team delivering quality setups.
• Resolve application performance issues in Guidewire.

Skills

Guidewire implementation

Gosu programming

Java development

SDLC appreciation

Agile methodologies

Object-Oriented Analysis

Web service development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Jenkins

JIRA

GIT

XML

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values‑driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada.
If you have experience in Guidewire and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.
Zurich Canada is currently looking for a Guidewire Developer to develop & customize Guidewire Applications.
Reporting to the Zurich Canada’s Core Platforms Delivery Lead, you will help in customizing user interfaces, workflows, and business logic using Guidewire Studio and Gosu (Guidewire’s programming language). This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters.
This is a hybrid role.

What you'll do

• Configuration, java development, and exposure to SDLC, Java EE, and Gosu.
• Full SDLC and appreciation for Iterative (Agile) development lifecycle as used in Guidewire implementations.
• Guidewire implementation and product configuration, configuring and developing.
• Guidewire Configuration Development (Expertise in GOSU, Rules Engine, Data Model, PCF, Wizards, Workflow, Activity, etc.), leveraging XML, GUnit, Jenkins, GIT / Subversion / TFS, Code Coverage and Code Scan Plugin / Tools.
• Assertive and inspiring leadership, bringing out the best in individuals to develop a strong configuration team that delivers quality configurations.
• Large‑scale project work within policy admin or claims systems, encompassing all phases of the project lifecycle from scoping and planning, requirements gathering, design, development, and testing.
• Support Guidewire, applying strong Object‑Oriented Analysis and Programming experience.
• Analysis and resolution of Guidewire or other application performance issues.
• Integration to complex legacy mainframe applications.
• Quality check program code, related objects, and documentation.
• Respond to Production Support issues.
• Work with business as required.
• Analyze programs to ensure efficient use of computer and storage resources; recommend appropriate changes as necessary.
• Conduct preliminary estimates / Rough Order of Magnitude for the level of effort of new/change to application functionality.
• Analyze and recommend for system backup, security, restart / recovery, balancing & controls; recommend approaches for meeting such needs.
• Analyze and document requirements and approaches to data conversion and data modelling.

Job Qualifications - What you bring to the table

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Database Analysis or Programming area.
• OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in the Database Analysis or Programming area.
• OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Database Analysis or Programming area.
• Experience with analysis and resolution of Guidewire or other application performance issues.
• Web service development experience / SOA and have worked with XML and JSON payloads.
• Experience working on large‑scale projects, preferably for policy admin or claims systems. At least 2 years of experience on one large Business Integration effort and project team through all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Applied java development experience with good exposure to SDLC, Java EE and Gosu.
• Experience with full SDLC and appreciation for Iterative (Agile) development lifecycle as used in Guidewire implementations.
• Hands‑on Guidewire implementation proficiency and experience in Guidewire product configuration – Expertise configuring and developing several areas of ClaimCenter.
• Experience in Guidewire Configuration Development (Expertise in GOSU, Rules Engine, Data Model, PCF, Wizards, Workflow, Activity, etc.) Experience with XML, GUnit, Jenkins, GIT / Subversion / TFS, Code Coverage and Code Scan Plugin / Tools.
• Expert Level Guidewire / Java Developer with Guidewire ClaimCenter, preferably certified on version 10 or cloud.
• Working experience in Agile and DevOps tools: JIRA, Git, Bamboo, strong integration development experience, and JMS / Queue development experience.

Preferred:

• P&C Insurance Industry and Domain Knowledge, having worked directly with Guidewire ClaimCenter for Commercial Lines.
• Strong Object‑Oriented Analysis and Programming experience.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Organizational and analytical skills.
• Leadership – Assertive, sharp with ability to inspire, bring out the best in individuals and develop a strong configuration team to deliver quality configurations. Excellent communication skills.
• Hands‑on technical expertise specifically related to integration to complex legacy mainframe applications.

Our Culture

• We are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DIEB). We want you to bring your whole self to work, and we want our employees to be reflective of the communities in which we live and work.
• We have a collaborative culture where diversity of thought is valued. We value your input and strive to give our employees the tools they need to make an impact.
• We care about our employees’ well‑being and offer a comprehensive health / benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs and a competitive total compensation package.
• We understand how important it is to rest, recharge and do the things you love. At Zurich, all employees receive a minimum of four weeks of vacation per year to do just that.
• Employees receive four personal days per year to be used at their discretion.
• We are committed to continuous improvement and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.
• We care about our communities. Our communities are where our customers, people, and shareholders live and work. We give back to our communities through our talent, time and resources.
• We have won numerous awards for our workplace culture. We are one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers and have received Insurance Business Canada’s 5‑Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award.

About Us

Zurich Canada is part of the Zurich Insurance Group, a multi‑line insurer with approximately 55,000 employees worldwide serving customers in global and local markets. Zurich Canada has been a leading insurance provider serving mid‑sized and large companies, including multinational corporations, in the Canadian commercial market for 100 years. With over 500 employees in offices across the country, Zurich offers the global strength of a top insurance provider combined with in‑depth knowledge of industries and local markets.