Senior Software Engineer - Guidewire/Java Tech Lead

Erie Insurance Group; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 86,954 - 138,899; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premier health, dental, and vision benefits

Low contributions to medical premiums

Traditional pension plan

401(k) with up to 4% match

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Erie, PA, is seeking an IT Software Engineer to design and maintain software with a focus on cloud capabilities. The role involves providing technical leadership to Agile teams, requiring expertise in Java programming, Guidewire ClaimCenter, and relational databases. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality code while promoting collaboration within teams. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of advanced Java Programming experience and relational databases.
• Ability to lead projects independently as Technical Project Lead.
• Understanding of relational database persistence.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain computer software.
• Provide technical leadership on moderate complexity projects.
• Serve as the technical lead for Agile Scrum teams.

Skills

Advanced Java Programming

Relational databases

Agile development practices

Mentoring and coaching

REST and SOAP APIs

Guidewire ClaimCenter knowledge

Gosu programming language

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, MIS, or related field

Associate's degree in a technical field plus five years' related experience

High school diploma plus seven years' related experience

Job description

A leading insurance company in Erie, PA, is seeking an IT Software Engineer to design and maintain software with a focus on cloud capabilities. The role involves providing technical leadership to Agile teams, requiring expertise in Java programming, Guidewire ClaimCenter, and relational databases. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality code while promoting collaboration within teams. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits from day one.