Senior Software Engineer (Guidewire)

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with employer match

Medical, Dental & Vision

Educational reimburse­ment

On-site gym

Wellness program

Job summary

National Indemnity Company (NICO) within the Berkshire Hathaway group seeks a Senior Software Engineer to advance Guidewire solutions. You will work hybrid in Omaha, NE, contributing to design, implementation, and integration across PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, or ClaimCenter, with mentorship and code reviews guiding adoption of best practices.

The role emphasizes collaboration, scalability, and staying current with industry trends while developing robust, cloud-enabled Guidewire applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer sciences or related field.
• 2–4 years experience in Guidewire configuration and extension points, preferred in PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, or ClaimCenter.
• 2–4 years experience with GOSU, Guidewire configuration, business rules, and data model concepts.
• 2–4 years experience developing within Guidewire applications across multiple release cycles.
• Understanding of cloud concepts and how Guidewire applications operate in cloud environments.
• Develop integrations between Guidewire and internal/external systems using SOAP/REST APIs, messaging, and middleware tools
• Guidewire ACE or Associate certification required.
• PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, or ClaimCenter preferred

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of Guidewire software solutions, ensuring they meet quality and performance standards.
• Promote a collaborative team environment and work closely with colleagues to achieve business objectives.
• Work closely with mentors to enhance understanding of the codebase and development processes.
• Participate in code reviews or uses collaborative programming techniques to promote high quality business outcomes.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance skills.
• Collaborate with software architects on design of new software applications

Skills

Guidewire configuration

GOSU

Cloud concepts

REST/SOAP integration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer sciences or related field

Tools

Guidewire Platform

SOAP/REST APIs

Job description

Senior Software Engineer (Guidewire)

Company: NICO National Indemnity Company Want to work for a company with unparalleled financial strength and stability that offers “large company” benefits with an exciting, friendly, and “small company” atmosphere? Our companies, as members of the Berkshire Hathaway group of Insurance Companies, provides opportunities for professionals interested in just that.

Location and Work Arrangement

This position will be with National Indemnity Company in Omaha, NE with a hybrid 50% in the office work environment.

This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship.

What will you do?

• Contribute to the development of Guidewire software solutions, ensuring they meet quality and performance standards
• Promote a collaborative team environment and work closely with colleagues to achieve business objectives.
• Work closely with mentors to enhance understanding of the codebase and development processes
• Participate in code reviews or uses collaborative programming techniques to promote high quality business outcomes
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance skills
• Collaborate with software architects on design of new software applications

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in computer sciences or related field
• 2-4 years experience in Guidewire configuration and extension points, preferred in PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, or ClaimCenter.
• 2-4 years experience with GOSU, Guidewire configuration, business rules, and data model concepts.
• 2-4 years experience developing within Guidewire applications across multiple release cycles.
• Understanding of cloud concepts and how Guidewire applications operate in cloud environments.
• Develop integrations between Guidewire and internal/external systems using SOAP/REST APIs, messaging, and middleware tools
• Guidewire ACE or Associate certification required.
• PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, or ClaimCenter preferred

Who would excel in this role?

• Someone with the ability to communicate complex technical information in a condensed manner to various stakeholders verbally and in writing
• Someone with strategic thinking and the ability to anticipate, identify and mitigate potential issues
• Someone with deep knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, and system integration
• Someone with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex technical challenges
• Someone with a proven track record in designing and implementing highly scalable and resilient architecture
• Someone who will seek opportunities for process optimization and contribute to the development of organizational standards

Benefits, Perks and more!

• retirement and savings plan with immediate enrollment with 100% employer match up to 5%
• Medical, Dental and Vision for regular, full-time employees and eligible dependents
• a dedicated Learning & Development program for employees to grow personally and professionally
• 100% upfront Educational Reimbursement program
• subsidized downtown parking
• competitive time off policies including parental leave
• an Employee Assistance program
• and much more!
• We offer Employee Resource Groups for volunteering, connecting with others, social gatherings, and professional development.
• We also regularly seek employees input through companywide surveys.
• Our Wellness program is integrated into the Company culture with an online wellness portal that offers a year-round, one-stop-shop to manage and track all areas of health, our Omaha office boasts a complimentary state-of-the-art onsite fitness center, and a robust wellness program.
• We care about your health and wellbeing!
• We also proudly offer 100% upfront tuition reimbursement to regular, full-time employees, to further your education.
• Our Omaha office boasts a complimentary state-of-the-art, on-site gym, a robust wellness program, low-cost downtown parking, and numerous volunteer and networking opportunities with other emerging professionals.

Founded in 1940, National Indemnity Company (NICO) has become one of the leading property & casualty members of the Berkshire Hathaway Group of insurance companies, offering one of the widest selections of commercial insurance products in the industry and the highest possible financial strength rating by A.M. Best an A++XV rating. With the added diversity of three owned agencies, Northern States Agency, Pacific Gateway Insurance Agency, and Ringwalt & Lieshe Co., our employees embody the strength, stability, and integrity National Indemnity Company stands for. Joining our innovative corporate structure meshing “large company” benefits with a comfortable, “small company” atmosphere at our home office or at one of our owned agencies, your coworkers become family. We value our employees and what’s important to them – whether healthy living or philanthropy. We believe in investing in and encouraging our employees’ total well-being yields dividends time and time again. A comprehensive benefits package is available for regular, full-time employees, including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance as well as a 401(k) with company match. We also proudly offer 100% upfront tuition reimbursement to regular, full-time employees, to further your education. Our Omaha office boasts a complimentary state-of-the-art, on-site gym, a robust wellness program, low-cost downtown parking, and numerous volunteer and networking opportunities with other emerging professionals. Transparency in Coverage: NebraskaBlue.com/MRFs