Guidewire Technical Lead

Farmers Group Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 108,375 - 196,130; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical

Vision

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

Job summary

Farmers seeks a Guidewire Technical Lead to design, develop, and integrate Guidewire applications, owning end-to-end technical delivery and mentoring engineers. This role demands deep Guidewire expertise, leadership, and collaboration across Product Owners, Architects, and Delivery teams to drive scalable, secure solutions.

Ideal candidates will bring extensive Guidewire experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a track record of delivering complex insurance technology programs while

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience.
• 5+ years of Guidewire InsuranceSuite experience.
• Strong experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter.
• Experience leading complex delivery initiatives and cross-functional teams.
• Experience within Property & Casualty Insurance domain.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution design for complex Guidewire initiatives and ensure alignment with business objectives and enterprise architecture.
• Perform impact assessments across applications, integrations, data, and business processes.
• Drive architecture decisions, evaluate alternatives, and identify technical risks and mitigation strategies.
• Define and refine features, user stories, and acceptance criteria with Product and Business stakeholders.
• Lead technical delivery of large-scale initiatives across multiple teams and workstreams.

Skills

Guidewire InsuranceSuite

Guidewire PolicyCenter

Java/J2EE

REST/SOAP Services

Spring Framework

SQL/Oracle

CI/CD/DevOps

Cloud-based architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

SAFe Practitioner or SAFe Agilist Certification

SAFe DevOps Certification

Tools

Guidewire PolicyCenter

Guidewire InsuranceSuite

Job description

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Guidewire Technical Lead

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We are Farmers – where ambition meets opportunity.

At Farmers, we’re not just known for unforgettable jingle – we’re a team with a passion for purpose and making a real difference in people’s lives. We deliver peace of mind when it matters most. Our results-driven, high-performance culture thrives on creativity, accountability and bold solutions. Here, growth isn’t just a goal – it’s a way of life for both the organization and every individual on our team. We tackle challenges head-on, learn from every experience and measure our impact on the customers who trust us.

Join an award-winning, equal opportunity employer, where you’ll find more than a job – you’ll find a supportive community. Enjoy competitive benefits, take part in meaningful volunteer projects, and help shape the future alongside talented colleagues across all backgrounds. At Farmers, helping others is at the heart of what we do.

Farmers believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we have the ability to work flexibly in a virtual setting as well as the opportunity to be together in person. Our hybrid work environment combines the best of both worlds with at least three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days virtual for employees who live within fifty (50) miles of a Farmers corporate office. Applicants beyond fifty (50) miles may still be considered.

Job Summary

Lead the design, development of Guidewire applications and integrations. Own end-to-end technical delivery by translating business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions. Provide technical leadership across solution design, implementation, production triage, and continuous improvement while mentoring engineers and influencing engineering best practices.

(Internal position title is: Agile Dev Team Member V).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead solution design for complex Guidewire initiatives and ensure alignment with business objectives and enterprise architecture.
• Perform impact assessments across applications, integrations, data, and business processes.
• Drive architecture decisions, evaluate alternatives, and identify technical risks and mitigation strategies.
• Define and refine features, user stories, and acceptance criteria with Product and Business stakeholders.

Development & Delivery

• Design, develop, and maintain Guidewire configurations, business rules, workflows, integrations, and custom extensions.
• Lead technical delivery of large-scale initiatives across multiple teams and workstreams.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to development standards, quality practices, and security requirements.
• Deliver scalable, maintainable, and high-performing solutions that meet functional and non-functional requirements.

Quality & Operational Excellence

• Drive quality through TDD/BDD practices, code reviews, and engineering standards.
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex production issues.
• Ensure reliability, performance, observability, resilience, and operational readiness of applications.
• Support deployments, releases, and production stability initiatives.

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert for assigned domains and initiatives.
• Mentor engineers and provide guidance on design, implementation, troubleshooting, and best practices.
• Partner with Product Owners, Architects, Business Analysts, and Delivery teams to drive successful outcomes.
• Communicate technical risks, trade-offs, dependencies, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.
• Drive automation, DevOps practices, reusable frameworks, and engineering efficiencies.
• Promote innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning across teams.
• Contribute to organizational standards, Guidewire best practices, and technical capability development.
• Owns end-to-end technical outcomes from design through support.
• Demonstrates system-level thinking across Guidewire, integrations, data, and business processes.
• Drives architecture, design, and engineering decisions.
• Influences technical direction across teams and programs.
• Serves as a recognized SME in Guidewire and Property & Casualty Insurance.
• Proactively identifies and mitigates technical, operational, and delivery risks.
• Develops engineering talent through mentoring, coaching, and technical leadership.
• Balances speed of delivery with long-term maintainability, scalability, and operational stability.

Experience Requirements

Minimum 1 year as a Agile Dev Team Member IV or 9 + years in a relate field.

Experience

• 8+ years of software engineering experience.
• 5+ years of Guidewire InsuranceSuite experience.
• Strong experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter.
• Experience leading complex delivery initiatives and cross-functional teams.
• Experience within Property & Casualty Insurance domain.

Technical Skills

• REST/SOAP Services.
• Java/J2EE.
• Spring Framework.
• SQL / Oracle Database.
• Event-driven and batch processing patterns.
• CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• Cloud-based architecture experience preferred.

Education Requirements & Preferred Certifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field, preferred.
• SAFe Practitioner or SAFe Agilist Certification and SAFe DevOps Certification 180 Days.

Preferred Certifications

• Guidewire Cloud Certifications preferred.

Physical Actions

Job is performed in-person at a Farmers office or virtually at an approved alternative work location. The physical work environment is indoors and climate-controlled with adequate lighting and ventilation. Normal and customary distractions include background noise produced by office equipment and chatter among people, as well as interruptions. Frequently sits for prolonged periods of time, up to a full shift. Occasionally moves about the workplace including, navigating stairs, ramps, and level or uneven surfaces. Occasionally moves, pushes, pulls, lifts, carries, and/or places objects or materials weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance. Frequently uses shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers to manipulate equipment, tools, and objects necessary to perform job duties. Frequently performs fine motor tasks such as typing, mousing, or writing, up to a full shift. Rarely performs movements such as bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, twisting, and reaching overhead or below the knees. Possesses clear vision, with or without correction, to visually read and verify information. Relies on depth perception and peripheral vision to navigate the work environment visually by identifying barriers, changes in terrain and locating objects. Possesses adequate hearing, with or without correction, to communicate with co-workers, respond promptly to auditory signals or alarms, and discern sounds essential for maintaining safety and productivity in the workplace. Jobs in this category require rare, if any, travel.

• Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
  o CA Only: $115,275 - $196,130
  o CO & ME:$108,375 - $169,070
  o HI/IL/MN/VT Only:$108,375 - $181,060
  o MA Only:$108,375 - $181,060
• o MD & VA:$108,375 - $181,060
  o DC/NJ/NY/OH Only: $108,375 - $196,130
  o Albany County, NY/Cleveland, OH: $115,275 - $169,070
  o WA Only: $108,375 - $205,750
• Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
• 401(k)
• Medical
• Vision
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

Anticipated application deadline: At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting.

Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.