Manager, Software Engineering – Guidewire Application Development

Jobtailor; New Jersey; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New Jersey is seeking a Senior Manager of Software Development and Architecture focused on Guidewire Claims Center. You will oversee the full lifecycle from development to production support, drive performance and quality, and collaborate with POs, SOMs, DO, IT management and the business to align technology with the company strategy.

Lead and coach a high‑performing team, manage vendor relationships, and drive standardization of development practices, test automation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10–12 years in software development, architecture, PM and BA.
• 7–9 years of Guidewire Claims Center implementation and production support.
• 5+ years of management experience.
• Extensive Guidewire Claims Center experience including Ace, Contact Manager, and integrations.
• Strong knowledge of P&C insurance products and Agile methods.
• Experience with cloud setup and monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates extensive experience in Software Development and Architecture Design, particularly with Guidewire Claims Center, while effectively leading teams and managing projects to align technology with business objectives.

Skills

Guidewire Claims Center Implementation

Project Management

Agile Development Methods

Team Leadership

Business Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Guidewire Tools

Integration Gateway Apps

Monitoring Tools

Test Automation Tools

Vendor Management Systems

Job description

• Responsible for effective and timely development of new and/or enhanced systems/technologies
• Monitors all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle and Production Support service levels
• Ensures high level technical support is provided
• Works closely with POs, SOMs, DO, IT management and business to identify and maximize opportunities to use technology to improve business processes
• Oversees business analysis, development work and quality assurance of projects for assigned systems/technologies
• Collaborate effectively at all levels to prepare strategic plans
• Ensures system requests tie into objectives of the company strategy map and budgets
• Contributes to the development of information technology, development standards, policies, processes and procedures to ensure consistent compatibility and integration throughout the company
• Continuously reviews the technology needs of supported business functions/processes relative to new technological developments and trends
• Keeps abreast of the industry and emerging technology
• Participates in vendor/strategic partner evaluations and monitors the relationship on an ongoing basis
• Leads and manages team to accomplish objectives through effective recruitment & selection, training & development, performance management and rewards & recognition

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 to 12 years of related experience in software development & architecture design, including project management and business analysis
• 7 to 9 years of multiple implementation and support experience in Guidewire Claims center
• 5 or more years of management experience is required
• Extensive experience in Guidewire Claims Center including GW contact Manager, the integration gateway apps and integrations related to Eg ISO, MSP etc
• Extensive knowledge in guidewire cloud set up, guidewire tools (test automation tools), monitoring etc
• Guidewire Claims Center Ace Certified Preferred
• Strong knowledge of P&C insurance products, applications, technologies
• Strong understanding of Agile development methods and its application to company technology needs

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in Software Development and Architecture Design, particularly with Guidewire Claims Center, while effectively leading teams and managing projects to align technology with business objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Guidewire Claims Center Implementation
• Project Management
• Agile Development Methods
• Team Leadership
• Business Analysis

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Software Development Lifecycle
• System Integration
• Quality Assurance
• Technical Support
• Business Process Improvement
• Guidewire Cloud Setup
• Test Automation Tools
• Monitoring Tools
• P&C Insurance Knowledge
• Guidewire Claims Center Architecture

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Strategic Planning
• Performance Management
• Training and Development
• Effective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Guidewire Claims Center Ace Certified

Industry Keywords

• P&C Insurance Products
• Business Analysis
• Technology Trends
• Development Standards
• Production Support

Tools & Technologies

• Guidewire Tools
• Integration Gateway Apps
• Vendor Management Systems
• Performance Monitoring Tools