Guidewire Developer

Pwc South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading consulting firm as a Guidewire Developer, where you'll leverage your software development skills to create innovative solutions in the insurance domain. Collaborate with clients, mentor junior developers, and drive impactful projects while ensuring compliance and quality standards are met. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits that support your professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Flexible benefits

Pension scheme

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software development experience.
• 2+ years with Guidewire InsuranceSuite products.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality software solutions following Guidewire best practices.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to team improvements.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

GOSU

Java

Web Services

XML

SQL

Job description

Line of Service :

Advisory

Industry / Sector :

Not Applicable

Specialism :

Guidewire

Management Level :

Associate

Job Description & Summary

A career in our Technology Consulting practice within General Consulting services offers the opportunity to help clients seize advantages by working with business leaders to solve complex problems and identify opportunities.

We collaborate with some of the world's largest companies to understand their unique issues and opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Our goal is to create sustainable change through innovation, data utilization, risk navigation, deal optimization, and cost alignment with business strategy to foster competitive advantage. As part of the team, you'll help clients define their vision and develop strategies to achieve it.

We provide technological solutions that enable organizations to compete and grow, building a legacy of improvement and performance, partnering with leading technologies and solutions.

In this role, you'll assist clients in aligning Information Technology with their business strategies, creating integrated solutions, and leveraging enterprise applications to resolve complex issues. We expect all our team members to be purpose-driven and values-oriented leaders at every level, supported by the PwC Professional framework.

PwC Professional Skills & Responsibilities

• Provide constructive feedback and collaborate effectively.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and problem-solving.
• Handle and analyze data responsibly.
• Follow risk management and compliance procedures.
• Stay updated on your area of expertise.
• Communicate clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing.
• Build and maintain networks internally and externally.
• Learn about PwC's global operations.
• Uphold the firm's ethics and conduct standards.

About the Role

We have multiple opportunities within our Guidewire / Insurance team. As a Guidewire Developer, you will participate in business requirements discussions, review meetings, and design solutions for Guidewire projects. You will estimate development efforts, implement solutions, and ensure quality through testing and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality software solutions following Guidewire best practices.
• Create test data and unit tests to verify requirements.
• Perform defect fixes during testing phases.
• Ensure compliance with non-functional, security, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in code reviews and technical troubleshooting.
• Prepare software releases and participate in agile ceremonies.
• Lead proofs of concept for new opportunities.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to team improvements.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software development experience.
• At least 2 years in the insurance domain, preferably Property & Casualty / General Insurance.
• 2+ years of experience with Guidewire InsuranceSuite products (PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter, Digital Portals).
• Proficiency in GOSU, Java, Web Services, XML, SQL, and related technologies.
• Experience with configuration management and ticketing tools.
• Knowledge of Agile and SDLC processes is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Client-facing experience and design skills.
• Azure/AWS cloud experience.
• Guidewire Certification.

Benefits

We are committed to your professional growth through tailored training, externally accredited qualifications, and project experience. Compensation includes a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, holiday entitlement, flexible benefits, pension scheme, and travel opportunities (up to 20%).