Senior Software Developer (PolicyCenter)

Fraleigh and Rakow Inc; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Lincoln, NE is looking for a Senior Software Developer to enhance the PolicyCenter front-end experience. This role involves design, development, and maintenance on the Guidewire Cloud platform, requiring extensive knowledge in .NET and Java/Gosu. Candidates should have strong problem-solving skills, a Bachelor's degree, and Guidewire Cloud Developer Certification. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a software developer with expertise in .NET and/or Java/Gosu.
• Extensive experience with the Guidewire platform.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, testing, and maintenance on the Guidewire Cloud platform.
• Implement, configure, and customize Guidewire solutions.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum processes.

Skills

.NET (C#, .NET Core)

Java/Gosu

SQL Server

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

Design patterns

Clean code principles

Guidewire platform

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Visual Studio

Gosu

React

Git

SVN

Job description

Position Summary

FMNE Insurance is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join our growing IT team in Lincoln, NE. This role focuses on building and enhancing the PolicyCenter front-end experience within the Guidewire platform, delivering modern, scalable, and user‑centric solutions.

Eligibility

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, generous 401(k), pension plan, wellness programs, and a hybrid work model for eligible employees.

Role Overview

The Senior Software Developer is responsible for leading the design, development, testing, and maintenance on the Guidewire Cloud platform. This role also involves development using a modern tech stack that includes Visual Studio, Angular, .NET (C#, .NET Core), HTML5, and JavaScript. The developer will provide technical leadership to project stakeholders, business analysts, and QA teams to ensure high‑quality, scalable, and secure software solutions that align with business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate company's mission while performing core values related to integrity, service, excellence, stability, strength, respect, and teamwork.
• Maintain regular and timely attendance in the office as an essential function.
• Guidewire Platform Leadership
  • Lead end‑to‑end implementation, configuration, and customization of Guidewire PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter and/or Enterprise Engage Front‑end.
  • Design and develop Gosu‑based business rules, product models, workflows, and data models.
  • Perform Guidewire upgrades, patch applications, and integration with Guidewire Enterprise Engage (Portal/Edge) and DataHub/InfoCenter.
  • Make extensive use of Guidewire resources and education.
  • Create or heavily modify Guidewire integrations (REST APIs, SOAP, message‑based, batch jobs).
• Architecture & Design
  • Build and maintain SQL databases.
  • Contribute to and help define software development and design standards, patterns, and best practices.
  • Install, configure, upgrade, administer, monitor, and maintain website‑related SQL databases.
  • Maintain and enhance existing software solutions.
  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, deployment instructions, and support materials.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend and implement improvements in development processes and tools.
• Development & Coding
  • Design, develop, and maintain software applications on the Guidewire Cloud platform, including integrations with other internal systems.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy high‑quality applications utilizing Java/Gosu, React, and (C#) .NET.
• Write clean, efficient, and well‑documented code, unit tests and adopt development tools and frameworks.
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, debugging, and performance tuning to ensure application reliability and maintainability.
• Read and understand complex business requirements.
• Quality & Performance
  • Ensure development work aligns with security, compliance, and enterprise architecture standards.
  • Develop skills to create and interpret system descriptions.
  • Install, configure, upgrade, administer, monitor and maintain version control software such as SVN and Git.
• Collaboration & Mentorship
  • Gather basic system design information through interviews with user department personnel and/or agents.
  • Serve as coordinator with the user department when software applications are changed or new software applications are implemented.
  • Work in an Agile/Scrum development environment with regular sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Monitor adherence to established department standards for software development programming and design.
  • Provide technical training and support to Software Developers.
  • Act as a go‑to technical resource and mentor for Software Developers, providing guidance on design, coding practices, and problem solving.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and senior‑level experience with .NET (C#, .NET Core) and/or Java/Gosu, as well as SQL Server or equivalent combination.
• Extensive experience with the Guidewire platform and Java/Gosu, with strong understanding of Object‑Oriented Programming (OOP), design patterns, clean code principles, and best practices.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work as part of a team, providing both collaborative and independently driven work.
• Guidewire Cloud Developer Certification, required.
• Must possess ability to work on one’s own initiative recognizing the timeliness of all responsibilities and functions of the job.
• Effective organizational and problem‑solving skills are needed.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

EEO and Accommodation Statement

FMNE Insurance Company recognizes that an individual with a disability may require accommodation to enable them to successfully perform a job function. Should you require such accommodation, please indicate the job function and suggested accommodation during the interview process. FMNE will attempt to make reasonable accommodation.