Sr Systems Developer - Guidewire

Co-operators; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 103,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative financial services co-operative is seeking a Sr Systems Developer to join their dynamic IT team. This role involves developing system-based solutions, enhancing existing code, and contributing to diverse initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with the Guidewire suite, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for technology. Enjoy a supportive workplace culture with opportunities for professional growth, flexible work options, and a comprehensive rewards package. Join a team that prioritizes client needs and operational efficiency while making a positive impact on communities.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Flexible work options

Paid volunteer days

Comprehensive total rewards package

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Information Technology or related field.
• Experience in developing system-based solutions and maintaining code.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of cohesive technology plans for working solutions.
• Develop new code and implement features of medium to large complexity.

Skills

Guidewire suite (PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter)

JIRA

Confluence

Object Oriented Programming (JAVA)

REST/SOAP services

Informatica

Education

Post-secondary education in Information Technology

Computer Science degree

Tools

Guidewire plugins

Message Broker

Job description

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Company: CGIC

Department: IT

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Work Model: Hybrid

Language: This role operates in English.

The Opportunity

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.

Our Information Technology team aspires to be a leader in applying technology to power business strategies. We connect concepts with solutions to create value and efficiencies for our clients, employees, and communities. Our success is driven by our skilled and diverse team who are passionate about excellence, innovation, and agility.

As the Sr Systems Developer you will be a member of an integral team responsible for developing system-based solutions by formulating programs, developing and maintaining codes and documenting processes for consistency and continuous improvement. You will contribute to a range of moderately complex and diverse team initiatives with the support of your team members.

Technologies You Have Experience With

• You have experience with at least one of the Guidewire suite of products - PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, or BillingCenter.
• You have experience with JIRA, JIRA Service Desk and Confluence or similar tools.
• Having experience with Guidewire plugins, Message Broker, REST/SOAP services, Informatica is an asset
• Integration or Policy Rating experience is a must.
• Experience in integration with Earnix is an asset.
  
  
  

How You Will Create Impact

• Leading the process of developing a cohesive plan to determine technologies and options for a working solution.
• Developing new code and leveraging existing code to implement system features of medium to large complexity.
• Creating an implementation and troubleshooting plan for a single system.
• Identifying and recommending solutions for application defects, determining root causes and minimizing the introduction of new defects.
• Performing unit testing and project management activities for small to medium sized initiatives, leading system development project teams and providing guidance to junior team members.
  
  
  

How You Will Succeed

• You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.
• You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions.
• You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.
• You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.
  
  
  

To Join Our Team

• You have five years of experience in Information Technology or a related field.
• You have completed post-secondary education in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Five or more years as a Developer supporting the Guidewire suite of products throughout the delivery life cycle/system development life cycle
• Having three or more years experience in Object Oriented Programming languages using JAVA technology is an asset
• You have experience with formulating the design and solutions for development of new product features and code enhancements utilizing behaviour/test driven development, preforming code reviews, and providing technical guidance to others.
• Proficiency in English is essential to the main duties in this role, including servicing and communicating primarily with majority non-francophone clients, groups, teams. Drafting complex English documents and preparing daily reports for anglophone leaders. The essential non-French duties are not assignable to adjacent or other team members.
  
  
  

What You Need To Know

• You will travel occasionally.
• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
  
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
• In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program. Please contact our recruitment team for more information.
  
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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