Software Developer I

Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

401(k) with employer matching up to 6%

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Generous PTO and flexible scheduling

Job summary

Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) seeks a motivated Software Developer I to design, develop, and support modern applications, including Guidewire products. You will work with engineers and business stakeholders through the full lifecycle in a collaborative, learning-focused environment.

The role emphasizes growth through hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities to expand technical expertise while contributing to projects across teams. Fully remote work is offered.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree or equivalent experience in a technical field.
• 1+ years software development experience.
• Experience with formal software development processes and best practices.
• Hands-on development using MVC, client-server, or similar architectures.
• Experience with Java, J2EE, Gosu or .NET or other OO technologies.
• Experience with SQL and database concepts; able to translate requirements into design.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support software across the development lifecycle.
• Prepare, design, and implement software for custom applications and Guidewire products.
• Estimate effort and timelines for design, implementation, and testing.
• Document, implement, and unit test code per approved designs.
• Collaborate with external consultants and internal teams on large projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Java

Java EE

Gosu

.NET/C#

SQL

XML

Guidewire

SOAP/REST

Subversion

Git

JBoss ESB

Job description

Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) is seeking a motivated technical professional to join our organization as a 'Software Developer I' and contribute to building and enhancing modern applications, including proprietary insurance software solutions. In this role, you'll work across the full development lifecycle- partnering with experienced engineers and business stakeholders to design, develop, and support high-quality software. This role is ideal for a junior developer who is eager to learn, grow their technical skillset, and take on new challenges. We're committed to supporting your career development through hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities to expand your expertise in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare, design and implement software for moderate to complex custom developed applications or Guidewire products and integrate those applications with other custom or commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) applications.
• Participate in creating and maintaining plans to develop custom software, Guidewire products, and integration with other applications.
• Estimate level of effort and elapsed time to design, implement, and test software.
• Document, implement and unit test code based on approved designs.
• Provide periodic status of deliverables, level of effort, and timeframes to completion.
• Troubleshoot, as required, problems with software in production.
• Provide input into, and help manager develop and then implement own personal training plan.
• Formally document designs using established documentation standards.
• Plan and implement production rollout of software upgrades to custom developed and Guidewire products.
• Collaborate with external consultants and developers on large scale projects.
• Guide business department personnel in technical and business capability of software applications.

Required Education And Experience

• Four-year college degree, preferably in CS, engineering or other technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years software development experience
• Familiarity with formal software development processes and best practices.
• Familiarity with software package selection processes.
• Hands-on experience as a software application developer using different application software architectures (e.g. MVC, client server, etc.).
• Experience coding with Java, J2EE, GOSU or .NET or other object-oriented technologies.
• Implementation experience in at least one full life-cycle implementations.
• Experience translating business requirements into concise technical design documents.
• Knowledge of database constructs and experience with SQL.
• Experience writing business rules, interpreting XMLs and making user interface design changes.
• Demonstrated ability to design, configure, and test software products.
• Clear, effective verbal and written communication skills including the ability to actively listen, problem solve, and communicate effectively with both technical and business users.
• Demonstrated experience working both as an individual contributor and as part of a team.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Graduate degree in technical discipline.
• Familiarity with agile methodology.
• Experience with MS SQL Server.
• Property and casualty insurance experience.
• Guidewire Insurance Suite.
• Any IT certification.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Applicant should be able to demonstrate proficiency in some of these technologies:

• Java
• Java EE
• Java Web Services (SOAP) and/ or RESTful
• Subversion, Git
• Design Patterns
• Guidewire
• .Net/C#
• JBoss ESB

Why work with TWIA?

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support both your professional success and personal well-being. A key highlight of our offering is a fully remote work environment, allowing you to contribute from home with no relocation required.

In addition to our benefits, TWIA fosters a collaborative and mission-driven work environment where employees are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. Our teams work closely across departments, promoting transparency, efficiency, and a shared commitment to serving our policyholders and communities.

Employees Also Enjoy

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, group life, AD&D, and dependent life insurance coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with a generous annual HSA employer contribution
• A 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions up to 6%, in addition to a pension plan that begins vesting at 5 years of employment
• Active support for professional growth, including ongoing training and professional development opportunities sponsored by TWIA, support to obtain professional certifications, and a tuition reimbursement program
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and personal days
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance