Lead Guidwire Software Engineer

ITAC Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A programming solutions company in Birmingham is seeking a Lead Developer to manage a team focused on Guidewire ClaimCenter/ContactManager customizations for over 1 million policyholders. This role involves guiding the development process, ensuring quality integrations, and requires 5+ years of Guidewire experience. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits including health coverage, 401(k), and tuition discounts.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Short and long-term disability

Tuition discounts

Onsite fitness and cafeteria

Childcare services

Auto discounts

Family culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Guidewire development experience.
• Deep Guidewire expertise; certifications preferred.
• Ability to quickly comprehend customizations in the insurance domain.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ClaimCenter/ContactManager configuration/dev team.
• Design, build, release, and support Guidewire integrations.
• Document requirements, test, and create release branches.
• Monitor production, troubleshoot, and participate in on-call rotations.
• Review code, estimate work, and coordinate across centers.

Skills

Guidewire development

GOSU

Java

SQL Server

XML

Insurance domain expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

VCS

Job description

Lead our client’s Guidewire center to shape claims systems for 1M+ policyholders. Manage a small dev team to design and support Guidewire ClaimCenter/ContactManager customizations that improve customer outcomes.

C2C is not an option with this job opening and all applicants should be able work for any US Employer without sponsorship. Sponsorship is not provided and this person will not need to require sponsorship in the future.

Benefits & Extras

• Health, dental, vision and supplemental.
• 401(k) w/ match.
• PTO; short & long-term disability.
• Tuition discounts; onsite fitness, cafeteria, childcare.
• Auto discounts; family culture.

Compensation

$95,700/year + up to 10% bonus (DOE).

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the ClaimCenter/ContactManager configuration/dev team.
• Design, build, release, and support Guidewire integrations.
• Document requirements, test, and create release branches.
• Monitor production, troubleshoot, and participate in on-call rotations.
• Review code, estimate work, and coordinate across centers.

What You’ll Need to be Considered

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems.
• 5+ years of Guidewire development experience.
• Deep Guidewire expertise; GW cert preferred.
• GOSU, Java, XML, SQL Server and modern VCS proficiency.
• Insurance domain experience and quick comprehension of customizations.

ITAC Solutions