Senior Developer

Maplesoft Group; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Maplesoft Group in Canada is seeking a Senior Developer (Guidewire) for a permanent role. You will design, develop, and maintain Guidewire applications in a cloud-based environment, contribute to modernization, and mentor teammates.

Responsibilities include Gosu and Java development within Guidewire Cloud, code reviews, and independent delivery. Proficiency with GitHub and Informatica is valued; there is strong potential for growth toward expert-level positions.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Guidewire development.
• Proficiency with Gosu and Java.
• Experience working with Guidewire Cloud.
• Experience using GitHub for version control and collaborative development.
• Strong ability to understand existing codebases, investigate issues, and perform code reviews.
• Ability to work independently and deliver quality solutions with minimal direction.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Willingness to obtain or maintain up-to-date Guidewire certifications within the first 3 months of employment if needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain Guidewire applications using Gosu and Java.
• Work within Guidewire Cloud environments to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive technical guidance to development team members.
• Investigate existing code, troubleshoot complex issues, and recommend effective solutions.
• Participate in refactoring initiatives and smaller modernization projects.
• Collaborate with junior and senior developers through day-to-day technical mentorship and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to technical discussions and ensure consistent development best practices.
• Use GitHub for source control and collaborative software development.
• Work with Informatica and related enterprise integration technologies where required.
• Take ownership of development deliverables while working independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Guidewire development

Gosu

Java

Guidewire Cloud

GitHub

Code review

Mentorship

Independent delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Informatica

Job description

Job ID: 14372
Job Title: Senior Developer
Contract Length: Permanent
Location: Hybrid/Remote from within Canada
Federal Government Clearance Level Required: None
Vacancy Type: New Position

About Us:

Maplesoft Group is currently seeking a Senior Developer (Guidewire) for a permanent opportunity with our client. This role is ideal for a hands-on senior developer who thrives in a collaborative environment, can work independently, and delivers high-quality technical solutions while contributing to modernization initiatives across the organization.

Position Summary:

The Senior Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, enhancing, and maintaining Guidewire applications within a cloud-based environment. The successful candidate will hit the ground running, contribute to code reviews and technical investigations, support junior and senior developers, and take ownership of delivering quality code across a variety of mini-projects, refactoring initiatives, and ongoing application enhancements. This role offers strong opportunities for career growth toward an Expert-level technical position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, enhance, and maintain Guidewire applications using Gosu and Java.
• Work within Guidewire Cloud environments to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive technical guidance to development team members.
• Investigate existing code, troubleshoot complex issues, and recommend effective solutions.
• Participate in refactoring initiatives and smaller modernization projects.
• Collaborate with junior and senior developers through day-to-day technical mentorship and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to technical discussions and ensure consistent development best practices.
• Use GitHub for source control and collaborative software development.
• Work with Informatica and related enterprise integration technologies where required.
• Take ownership of development deliverables while working independently with minimal supervision.

Required Qualifications:

• 5–7 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Guidewire development.
• Proficiency with Gosu and Java.
• Experience working with Guidewire Cloud.
• Experience using GitHub for version control and collaborative development.
• Strong ability to understand existing codebases, investigate issues, and perform code reviews.
• Ability to work independently and deliver quality solutions with minimal direction.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Willingness to obtain or maintain up-to-date Guidewire certifications within the first 3 months of employment if needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial insurance industry experience.
• Experience with Informatica.
• Guidewire certifications that are current and up to date.
• Previous experience providing mentorship or technical leadership to development teams.
• Solution design experience within Guidewire environments.
• Experience contributing to modernization or enterprise refactoring initiatives.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000 annually

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Pension plan.
• Four weeks of vacation.
• Strong work-life balance and flexible work environment.
• Career stability and long-term growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on meaningful Guidewire modernization initiatives.

Our recruitment process is led by human recruiters who review all applications and make the final hiring decisions. We use AI-assisted tools to help screen and organize applications. These tools do not replace human judgment, and all hiring decisions are made by people.

Please note that data collected by the Company may be stored or processed on servers located outside of Canada.

Application Submission Details

Submission Deadline:
Friday, Spetember 4, 2026 - 5:00pm EST

Maplesoft is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.