Full Stack Java Developer

Preferred Risk Insurance; Bedford Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Training & Development

Medical and Dental and Vision Reimb

Short/Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401k with generous match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Company events

Job summary

Preferred Risk Insurance seeks a Guidewire Developer to help deliver our insurance product portfolio on the InsuranceNow platform. You will contribute to system design, write code, and participate in code reviews within an agile team.

Role requires Java experience (3–5 years), API development knowledge, and familiarity with Guidewire InsuranceNow. The position supports in-office, hybrid, or remote work with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of Java experience.
• Guidewire InsuranceNow development experience preferred.
• Knowledge of API development and JavaScript.
• XML processing and relational databases experience.

Responsibilities

• Scope products, translate features into system design.
• Work in an agile team with pair programming.
• Develop features on the InsuranceNow platform.
• Participate in code reviews and TDD.
• Contribute to CI/CD (Jenkins) and Scrum ceremonies.

Skills

Java

API development

JavaScript

XML processing

Relational databases

Git version control

Clean code practices

Software design principles

P&C Insurance knowledge

Communication skills

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

IDE: IntelliJ or Eclipse

JDK: Amazon Corretto

API Testing: Postman

Version control: Git Hub, SourceTree

Job description

We are seeking a Guidewire Developer to join our team!

The Guidewire Developer will participate in the development and delivery of our insurance product portfolio on the InsuranceNow platform. We are searching for people who will bring their experience with insurance systems to help us drive the successful delivery of this high visibility, high impact project.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Product scoping, discovery, hands‑on technical input and helping translate user features into system design
• Work in an agile team, pair programming and support deliverables in production
• Development of the all the required functions/features on the InsuranceNow platform
• Receive and provide feedback in code reviews
• Do test‑driven development to ensure high confidence in any code you develop
• Collaborate within the Scrum Team to understand the requirements and possible implementation options
• Help develop Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) - Jenkins
• Ability to rapidly absorb new technologies and have the desire to work in a fast‑paced environment

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:

• 3 to 5 years of experience with Java
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent industry technical skills
• Guidewire InsuranceNow development experience - preferred
• Knowledge of API development
• Knowledge of JavaScript
• XML processing
• Relational Database Experience (Redshift, PostgreSQL, MySQL, ...)
• Version control with Git
• Clean code practices working within a team environment
• Debugging and Root Cause analysis skills
• Knowledge of P&C Insurance a plus
• Good communication skills
• Strong individual contributor with experience delivering high‑quality solutions
• Interest in software / architectural design principles

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• IDE - IntelliJ or Eclipse
• JDK - Amazon Corretto
• API Testing - Postman
• Version Control - Git Hub, SourceTree

Preferred Risk Insurance Services provides a competitive benefits package to all full- time employees. Following are some of the perks Preferred Risk employees receive:

• Competitive Salaries
• Commitment to your Training & Development
• Medical and Dental and Vision Reimbursement
• Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Telemedicine Benefit
• 401k with a generous company match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Fun company sponsored events
• And so much more!

Estimated Compensation Range: $90,000/year-$150,000/year*

*Published ranges are estimates. Offered compensation will be based on experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location. In addition, starting salary may vary by position depending on whether the position is in-office, hybrid or remote.