Full Stack Java Developer

Preferred Risk Insurance; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Training & Development

Medical, dental, vision reimbursement

Short/long-term disability

Life insurance

401k with generous match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Fun company events

Job summary

Preferred Risk Insurance is seeking a Guidewire Developer to join our team in Chicago. You will contribute to the InsuranceNow platform, translating business features into scalable system design within an agile team.

The role focuses on building insurance product capabilities, participating in code reviews, practicing TDD, and helping advance CI/CD pipelines. Strong Java skills and Guidewire experience are valued.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Java

Guidewire InsuranceNow

API development

JavaScript

XML processing

Relational databases

Git

CI/CD

P&C Insurance

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Debugging

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

IntelliJ or Eclipse

JDK - Amazon Corretto

Postman

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.